Assistant Professor in Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

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Agency

Colorado State University

Location

Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Category

Faculty Appointments

Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sick leave, group health, life, dental, disability, and retirement benefits follow University policy (http://hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/fap-insplans.html )

Start Date

08/16/2022

Last Date to Apply

12/22/2021

Website

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/95575

Description

POSITION: Assistant Professor LOCATION: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA APPOINTMENT: Nine-month, tenure-track, academic faculty, with a 30% Extension component DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Establish an internationally recognized program of externally funded research and scholarly activity, including support for diverse graduate students and involvement and mentoring of undergraduate students; 2) teach the equivalent of approximately one course per year of broad interest to students in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology; 3) significantly engage in CSU extension (https://extension.colostate.edu/) activities and outreach related to human-wildlife conflict and coexistence in Colorado and beyond, and; 4) participate in other professional duties, university service, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: 1) Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, or related field; 2) record of scholarly publication in the field of human-wildlife conflict and coexistence and ability to secure external funding Highly Desirable: 1) Excellence in research in human-wildlife conflict and coexistence as evidenced by a strong record of research and publication; 2) Record of obtaining research funding from a diversity of sources; 3) relevant and impactful teaching and student mentoring experience; 4) experience working collaboratively across disciplines and with governmental agencies (e.g., state wildlife agencies, USDA), non-governmental organizations, and local communities to co-produce and apply science-based actionable knowledge; 5) demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology fields. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application materials include: 1) Cover letter, listing three representative publications of your work; 2) statements of teaching philosophy, research interests, and commitment to inclusion and diversity (statements not to exceed 4 pages total); 3) curriculum vitae; 4) the names and contact information for 3 professional references; and 5) graduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable for the application process). Questions regarding this position may be directed to Prof. Kevin Crooks, Search Committee Chair: [email protected] DEADLINE: To apply and view a full position announcement, please visit: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/95575 by December 22, 2021, for full consideration. The preferred start date is August 16, 2022.

Contact Person

Kevin Crooks

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