Position: The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology at the University of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Quantitative Ecologist. This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor, 9-month (B-term) appointment with responsibilities for teaching (50%) and research (50%). The position is located on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota.
Responsibilities: (1) Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through exceptional teaching of two semester-long courses in applied ecological statistics, one aimed primarily at undergraduates and the second an advanced course aimed primarily at graduate students, or other courses as determined necessary by the department head; (2) develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program focusing on applied quantitative ecology; (3) advise undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs; (4) participate in faculty governance and service in the department, college, and university; and (5) interact with relevant government or non-government natural resource organizations. Required Qualifications: Qualifications include: (1) Ph.D. or international equivalent at time of appointment; (2) evidence of ability and desire to become an exceptional teacher; (3) research publications that apply quantitative ecological tools to fisheries or wildlife; (4) demonstration of exceptional quantitative skills; (5) innovative research focus with potential to attract significant external funding; and (6) ability to work collaboratively and productively with other researchers within the department and college. Desired Qualifications: (1) postdoctoral experience; (2) demonstration of exceptional teaching ability; (3) leadership in a research program that involves development and application of innovative quantitative tools to address applied ecological questions; (4) minor or degree in statistics or biometry; (5) strong publication record in refereed journals; (6) successful grant-writing experience; (7) evidence of potential to interact productively with colleagues and external stakeholders. Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include University retirement program; 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. Date Available: Fall 2013 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 # 181740. Documents that must be attached include: a cover letter addressing how the candidate meets all required qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and interests (1 page), statement of teaching philosophy and/or experience (1 page) and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted only for those applicants referred for final interviews by the search advisory committee. For more information about the position or application process, you may contact Dr. Todd Arnold ([email protected]), chair of the search committee. Position is open until filled, but applicant review will begin 10 December 2012.
