Please see the two Assistant Professor openings at Virginia Tech, in our Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, as detailed below.
POSTING 1 of 2 Assistant Professor APPLIED VERTEBRATE ECOLOGY Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation College of Natural Resources and Environment Virginia Tech Short Description The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech seeks to fill a tenure-track position in applied vertebrate ecology at the level of assistant professor. This is a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching (50%) and research (50%). The successful candidate will conduct research and teach in the area of applied vertebrate ecology. Development of an independent, externally funded research program that engages both graduate and undergraduate students is expected. The successful individual will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise with an average teaching load of 1.5 to 2 courses per year. Advising and mentoring of both graduate and undergraduate students is required. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can teach an undergraduate course in either mammalogy or herpetology. Participation in departmental, college and university affairs and collaboration with professionals both within and outside the university is encouraged and expected. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. The applicant should address his or her interest in the position by preparing a written statement of interests and experience related to teaching, research, and commitment to diversity; this statement should address your qualifications relative to the position description and be limited to three pages. All application materials must be submitted electronically, using the online system at www.jobs.vt.edu, referring to posting No. TR0150140. Review of candidate files will begin by October 23, 2015 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. More information on the position can be found at www.fishwild.vt.edu. Nominations and Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Donald Orth, Chair, Search Committee: Applied Vertebrate Ecology, Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321), Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone: 540-231-5919 or email: [email protected]. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. POSTING 2 of 2 Assistant Professor, Human Dimensions The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech seeks to fill a tenure-track position in the area of human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation, defined broadly as work at the interface of social and ecological systems. Candidates from various academic backgrounds will be considered, but all will be expected to focus on interdisciplinary research related to fish and wildlife conservation and include a social science component. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment at the level of Assistant Professor with primary responsibilities in teaching (50%) and research (50%). Development of an independent, externally funded research program that supports graduate students and engages undergraduate students is expected. The successful individual will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, with an average teaching load of 1.5 to 2 courses per year, one of which will be an undergraduate course for majors in the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation. Participation in departmental, college, and university affairs is expected, as is an interest to engage collaboratively with faculty both within and outside the department. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. The applicant also should prepare a 3-page (maximum) written statement that reflects the individuals philosophy of how he/she will integrate teaching, research, outreach, and diversity/inclusion. All application materials must be submitted electronically, using the online system at www.jobs.vt.edu, referring to posting No.TR0150138. Review of candidate files will begin on October 26, 2015, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. More information on the position can be found at www.fishwild.vt.edu. Nominations and Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Jim Parkhurst, Chair, Search Committee: Human Dimensions of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech, 100 Cheatham Hall (0321), Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone: 540-231-9283 or email [email protected]. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
