I am posting this announcement for a colleague. Please respond to the appropriate contact person: Nancy Rothman, [email protected]. Although the "deadline" for this position recently passed, the position is open until filled - In other words, you can still submit an application packet!
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Professor, Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences University of Minnesota Position: The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist. This is a tenure- track Assistant Professor, 9-month (B term) appointment with responsibilities for research (50%) and teaching/outreach (50%). The position is located on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. Responsibilities: (1) develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program focusing on population dynamics in aquatic systems; (2) contribute to undergraduate and graduate education by teaching an undergraduate course (Fisheries Population Analysis) and other courses as required by the department; (3) advise undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students; (4) participate in faculty governance and service in the department, college and university; and (5) interact with government agencies. Required Qualifications: (1) Ph.D. or international equivalent; (2) research program involving population dynamics in aquatic systems; (3) strong modeling skills; (4) demonstrated ability to obtain research funding; (5) a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including evidence of advising and training students. Desired Qualifications: (1) postdoctoral experience; (2) leadership in a research program in bioenergetics and its impact on aquatic populations, or research in the impacts of climate change on fish populations, or the development of appropriate strategies for fisheries management; (3) evidence of work in applied fisheries research with an emphasis on human-fisheries dimensions; (4) strong publication record in refereed journals; (5) ability to interact collaboratively with colleagues in the department, college, state and federal agencies. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include University retirement; group life, medical and dental insurance plans; and sabbatical and semester leave opportunities. Salary will be supplemented with two months of summer salary for the first two years of the appointment to help establish a strong, externally funded research program. Application Process: As an institution committed to demonstrating excellence through diversity, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences is committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff, and actively encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants must submit their application materials online at https://employment.umn.edu; search for Requisition #161318. Documents that must be attached include: a letter of interest (1 page), curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interests (1 page), statement of teaching experience and interests (1 page) and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will start on 1 September 2009; position is open until filled. Direct questions about the position and application process to Nancy Rothman, [email protected]. Visit http://fwcb.cfans.umn.edu for information on the department and its programs and http://www1.umn.edu/wishyouwerehere/ for an overview of life in Minnesota and the Twin Cities. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
