DESCRIPTION The Department of Zoology and Physiology at University of Wyoming (https://www.uwyo.edu/zoology/index.html) invites applications for a Mammalian Ecologist at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus on community ecology, and/or conservation biology, with mammals as the focal taxon. The position will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of our highly sought after Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management (WFBM) curriculum by designing and teaching specialized courses such as mammalogy, conservation biology, community ecology, field techniques, wildlife biology and management and/or a course in the successful applicant’s specialty. The candidate will facilitate collaborations that foster cross-disciplinary projects that bridge gaps between theoretical and applied sciences. The interdisciplinary synergy brought by the position will enrich our WFBM programs and broaden the impact of our research and education on mammals across the state of Wyoming and beyond.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate is expected to establish a competitively- and externally- funded research program to address critical or emerging issues in the field of wildlife ecology, community ecology, or wildlife conservation and management, with a focus on mammals. Candidates will be expected to orient their program to research needs at the local (i.e., state of Wyoming), regional, and/or international levels. We seek a colleague who is committed to participating in the community by training and mentoring graduate students, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, advising undergraduate students, and providing service to the department, college, and university. The candidate will be responsible for teaching 2-3 courses per year. The individual will be expected to contribute to the academic missions of the Department and the interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Ecology and Evolution (https://www.uwyo.edu/pie/). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * PhD in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or related field * Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals * Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses * Demonstrated history or strong interest in conducting research with a focus on mammals DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Postdoctoral research experience in a related field by the time of hire * Multiple first-author publications, including in high impact journals * Experience or commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, with an innovative or active-learning approach * Demonstrated experience and commitment to excellence in research * Evidence or demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding * Demonstrated excellence in communicating science orally and through writing REQUIRED MATERIALS: In the application, please provide a single PDF file that includes 1) a cover letter (max 2 pages), 2) research statement (max 2 pages), 3) teaching statement (max 2 pages), 4) CV, 5) three representative publications, and 5) contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jerod Merkle (jmer...@uwyo.edu). This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/16/2024 will receive full consideration. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email joba...@uwyo.edu<mailto:joba...@uwyo.edu/> ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Go here for more information and to apply: https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/243419/?utm_medium=jobshare<https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/243419/?utm_medium=jobshare> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
