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Utah StateUniversity, Department of Wildland Resources, Logan, Utah

Wildlife Ecologist, Assistant Professor

Starting Date: 01 July2011

Minimum Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education, plus an excellent benefits package

Closing Date: Open until filled. Review of applications begins on 15 November 2010

The Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University (Logan campus) seeks to fill anine-month tenure-track appointment in Wildlife Ecology at the assistant professor level. We seek an individual with a demonstrated research recordaddressingapplied problems in wildlife management, and whose research both fosters and employs collaborative and integrated approaches. Applicants must have a strong interest in education and be enthusiastic about creating undergraduate and graduate teaching environments that are innovative and inspiring to studentsin the classroom and in the field, as well as through distance education media. Research foci that would complement existing departmental strengths include, but are not limited to:large mammal or other vertebrate ecology and management; wildlife foraging and nutrition;wildlife epidemiology and physiology;spatial and temporal modeling of wildlife systems;and the influence of climate and anthropogenic changes on wildlife and their habitats. Teaching responsibilitiesare expected to be two courses per year that will include an existing undergraduate coursein wildlife identification and autecology and a newly developed graduate distance education course, which might be taught in alternation with another graduate courserelated to the applicant’s expertiseand departmental needs. The successful candidate will also be expected to actively participate in student activities, such as the USU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society, and have a commitment to help foster undergraduate research and extramural training opportunities.

Required qualifications:

  • PhD in Wildlife Ecology and/or Management, Zoology, Biology, Ecology, or a closely related field at time of application.
  • A demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication in professional journals, and involvement in professional societies and the wildlife profession commensurate with time since the candidate received his/her degree.
  • A track record indicative of experience or potential to secure extramural funding from multiple sources to support research.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Post-doctoral experience.
  • College or university-level teaching experience.
  • A demonstrated history of engagement or service with natural resource agencies, NGOs, or other constituencies involved in natural resource management issues.
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, upload (i) a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications;(ii) a curriculum vitae; (iii) a one-pagedescription of current and projected future research program and goals; (iv) a one-page statement of teaching experience,interests, and ideas for fostering education in undergraduate and graduate students; and (v) the names of four references with full contact information. Instructions for applying and uploading supporting documents are at the Job Opportunities link on the USU Human Resources homepage at: For further information, contact Karen Beard, Search Committee Chair, at .

Additional Information: The Departmentof Wildland Resources at USUis one of three departments in the College of Natural Resources; others are the Watershed Sciences Department and the Environment and Society Department. The Department of Wildland Resources offers undergraduate degrees in Wildlife Science, Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Rangeland Resources, and Forestry, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Range Science, and Forestry. With approximately 180undergraduate and 80 graduate students, the department has one of the largest and most active education and graduate research programs at USU. TheDepartment is widely recognized in both teaching and research that addresses natural resource management and conservation questions for Utah, the Intermountain West, and national and international communities. Research and teaching sites near campus include a wide range of terrestrial biomes ranging from semi-desert steppe to alpine coniferous forest.

The Department of Wildland Resources, whichis associated with the USU Ecology Center and theUtah Agricultural Experiment Station,enjoys strong collaborative links across the Logan campus with the Departments of Watershed Sciences, Environment and Society, Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, and Plants, Soils and Climate, among others. TheDepartment also has active collaborations with the following agencies and institutions: Utah’s USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (housed in the College), USDA National Wildlife Research CenterPredator Research Field Station (housed in the Department), Jack H. Berryman Institute (housed in the department), Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and USDA Agricultural Research Service and Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station laboratories. Additional information about the Department and the College can be found at

Founded in 1888 as Utah’s land-grant university, USU’s main campus in Logan is composed of eight colleges and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. In addition to the Logan campus, USU provides academic resources and supportto multiple regional campuses and education centers located throughout the state. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of about 25,000 students, including 3,400 graduate students. Loganis a valley community of about 125,000 peoplenestled in between the Wellsville Mountains and Wasatch Range in northeastern Utah. In addition to providing access to extraordinary ecosystems for teaching and research programs, the many ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains in the area make it one of the finest outdoor recreation environments in the nation. The city of Logan boasts a very low crime rate, low cost of living, fine restaurants, a farmer’s market, summer arts festivals, and nationally known events, such as the annual Utah Festival Opera. The campus is 90 miles north of Salt Lake City. With views of a natural area reserve from campus, the pristine natural environment of the area makesLogan one of America’s most desirable and affordable university towns (

Utah State University is a Carnegie doctoral-extensive (Research I) institution, and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university is dedicated to recruiting outstanding candidates from a diverse pool including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. USU offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits (see for details).