ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOCLIMATOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ECOSYSTEM AND CONSERVATION SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
MISSOULA, MONTANA
Job Description:
The University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation seeks
to appoint an Assistant Professor of Bioclimatology who will
contribute to the research, teaching and service missions of the
College. This is a nine month, tenure-track position. Employment will
begin fall 2012.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: We seek an exceptional
scientist whose research focuses on terrestrial biosphere-atmosphere
interactions and/or vegetation-climate dynamics at regional to global
spatial scales and at seasonal to decadal and longer timescales. The
candidate will be expected to develop courses at the undergraduate
and graduate levels that complement the existing curriculum. In
addition, at the time of appointment, the candidate must: 1) possess
a Ph.D. in meteorology, climatology, biogeography, landscape ecology
or a closely related field; 2) provide evidence of a strong record of
research and scholarship including publications in peer-reviewed
journals and that suggests the potential to develop a successful,
competitive externally-funded research program; and 3) demonstrate an
ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and
the general public. Preferred qualifications include: experience
teaching courses in meteorology or climate science; post-doctoral
research experience and training; interest in conducting research in
the Rocky Mountain region; Preference will be given to applicants
whose research complements that of other faculty in the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the
candidate's area of expertise, including an undergraduate course in
bioclimatology available to the Climate Change minor program; 2)
Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in
biometeorology/bioclimatology; 3) Advise undergraduate students, and
direct graduate student research at the M.S. and Ph.D. level; and 4)
Participate in department, CFC, and University committees. The
successful candidate may also direct the Montana State Climate Office.
THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY: The University of Montana's College of
Forestry and Conservation enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of
the nation's premier natural resource institutions. College faculty
conduct ground-breaking basic and applied research in a wide range of
natural resource disciplines. The college offers five undergraduate
degrees, and a minor program in Climate Change studies. Faculty and
students have access to CFC's Lubrecht Experimental Forest, the Bandy
Experimental Ranch, and the Flathead Lake Biological Station. The
City of Missoula (population ~80,000) is regularly featured as one of
the most livable cities in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
For full position description, list of materials and instructions on
how to apply, please visit
<https://umjobs.silkroad.com/>https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ , and see
position listing (340-254).
Screening of applications will begin on March 15, 2012, and continue
until position is filled. Applications received after 3/14 may be considered.
Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five attachments
of up to 10MB each are allowed per application. Please combine or
divide documents if necessary.
* Letter of intent
* Curriculum Vita (CV)
* Contact information for three professional
references. (Letters of References will only be requested of the
Finalist Candidates. Please do not submit Letters of Reference at
this time.)
* A pdf of three (3) publications you have authored and feel are
most relevant to this position.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment`
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position
will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for
persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in
alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans,
and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities
preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be
contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer
pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
