EXTENDED DEADLINE: September 30th, 2016 The School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) at the University of Michigan has an opening for a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor of Applied Aquatic Ecology. This call is intentionally broad, as we are flexible with respect to areas of specialization and research skill-set, seeking applicants who are outstanding in terms of research and teaching promise; working on any aspect of freshwater population, community, or ecosystem ecology and management. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in ecology or a closely related field, a strong record of scholarly publication, evidence of teaching potential in a multidisciplinary setting, as well as other activities demonstrating a trajectory towards national and international recognition.
SNRE is an interdisciplinary school focused on the development of new knowledge, policies, designs, and management strategies that “contribute to the protection of the Earth’s resources and achievement of a sustainable society.” The faculty of the School is diverse, with natural scientists, social scientists, engineers and landscape designers working together to develop solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental problems. Candidates should show a history of, or keen interest in, collaborating across disciplinary boundaries, and clear evidence of research interests that link outstanding science to real-world management and problem solving. The School offers a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environment and M.S. degrees in Natural Resources and Environment within six fields of study - conservation ecology; environmental informatics; sustainable systems; environmental policy and planning; behavior, education and communication; and environmental justice - in addition to a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. SNRE also participates in multiple cross-campus degree programs, including an undergraduate Program in the Environment and dual degrees with the Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning, Business, Engineering, Law, and Public Health. Additional information about the School can be found atwww.snre.umich.edu. To apply, candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and pdf’s of three of their most important publications (all in a single PDF file) on SNRE’s website: http://www.snre.umich.edu/news/07-20- 2016/assistant_professor_of_applied_aquatic_ecology Letters of Recommendation: Candidates should also arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected] with the applicant’s name in the subject line. The Deadline for Applications has been extended to September 30, 2016 with review starting on October 3rd. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Brad Cardinale, chair of the search committee ([email protected]). The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
