Assistant/Associate Professor of Fire Ecology Job Description: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks to fill a tenure-track position in Fire Ecology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position will be an integral component of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.
UNR's location at the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada and the western edge of the Great Basin provides an unparalleled opportunity to study wildfire across diverse fire regimes and ecosystem types, and along the broadest of environmental gradients. We seek a collaborative scientist with the ability to interact with existing research programs addressing forest and landscape ecology, invasive plants, rangeland ecology, restoration ecology, wildlife ecology, soil science, hydrology, and remote sensing. Preferred candidates will demonstrate an ability to link theory and application in their research, and will have fire-related interests spanning rangeland and/or forest landscapes. Potential areas of expertise sought for this position include: 1) the direct or indirect effects of fire on populations, communities or ecosystems, including fire-climate interactions; 2) the use of fire or fire surrogates for managing and restoring ecological systems; or 3) the role of fire in regulating ecological patterns and processes over a variety of scales. The successful candidate will establish an innovative and extramurally funded research program in fire ecology that is nationally and internationally recognized, while also demonstrating a commitment to seek inter-disciplinary solutions to applied problems pertinent to Great Basin and Sierra Nevada ecosystems. Numerous opportunities exist to collaborate locally and regionally with extension personnel and federal and state agencies on fire, restoration and resource management issues. In addition to developing a robust, collaborative, and externally-funded research program focused on fire ecology, this new position will join existing faculty in building a vibrant undergraduate program in ecological restoration and management. Teaching expectations will include an undergraduate course in Fire Ecology and Management and another undergraduate or graduate course in the candidate's area of expertise. For full consideration of applications, all materials must be submitted by Friday, February 23, 2018. Department Information: NRES is a multi-disciplinary department offering programs in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Science, Forest Management and Ecology, and Ecohydrology. The Department currently has 20 full-time faculty and will conduct searches for 3 - 5 tenure-track faculty positions within the next two years. Departmental faculty are engaged in basic and applied interdisciplinary research programs that address local, national, and international issues, and collaborate with a broad spectrum of agency and community partners. Faculty are committed to high quality education programs that prepare students for natural resource careers or graduate school. NRES has experienced recent increases in undergraduate enrollment (70% increase from 2012-2016 >450 undergraduates). In addition to its departmental MS graduate program, NRES faculty participate in three interdisciplinary graduate programs and support an average of 35 MS and 25 PhD students per academic year. NRES receives an average $3 million in research awards per year. There are multiple field sites in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin that are ideal for research and teaching, including UNR's Whittell Forest, UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station and the Porter Canyon Experimental Watershed, among other locations. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. by hire date with specialization in fire ecology, forestry, range science, ecology, geography, or closely-related fields; strong publication record; potential to develop a nationally-competitive research program; potential for excellence in teaching; expertise that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; ability to collaborate productively with land management agencies, fire managers, cooperative extension, and/or various stakeholder groups. Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience; teaching or mentoring experience. On-the-ground experience in applied fire science, such as prescribed fire, fire effects monitoring, or wildland fire management. To apply and for more information, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor--Fire-Ecology_R0107236-1 For questions, please contact: Dr. Peter Weisberg, Search Chair, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. EEO/AA Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Peter J. Weisberg Professor Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science University of Nevada, Reno 775-784-7573 [email protected] https://naes.unr.edu/weisberg/
