Asst Prof, Wildlife Population Ecology, U. Montana

[Paul Lukacs]

The University of Montana College of Forestry and Conservation and Wildlife Biology Program seek an individual with teaching and research experience in wildlife population ecology. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology in the College of Forestry and Conservation. Employment will begin fall 2014. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

This appointment involves responsibilities primarily in the Wildlife Biology Program within the College of Forestry and Conservation (CFC). Wildlife Biology, administered by the CFC, is a joint program among the College, the Division of Biological Sciences, and the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit. There are ~330 undergraduate and 45 graduate students in Wildlife Biology.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Teach a senior-level wildlife population ecology course and undergraduate or graduate classes in ecology or wildlife biology;
• Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program;
• Advise undergraduate students, and direct graduate student research in Wildlife Biology at the M.S. and Ph.D. level; and
• Participate in Wildlife Biology, CFC, and University committees, and interact with state, federal, and private conservation organizations.

The University of Montana is one of the nation’s outstanding public universities, committed to liberal arts education, research, and strong professional programs. UM is located in Missoula, a northern Rocky Mountain city that lies at the center of five valleys where three great rivers converge. Located between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Missoula boasts a blend of small-town charm and urban sophistication. It has a thriving arts and cultural scene with 8 museums, 30 art galleries, a symphony orchestra, internationally known writers and festivals, a professional modern dance troupe and a children’s theater that tours worldwide. The surrounding areas offer abundant recreational options, including hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, rafting, fly-fishing and bird-watching. As a result, this University position offers an unparalleled quality of life.

Required Experience
• A Ph.D. in the area of wildlife population ecology or a related field at the time of appointment;
• A strong record of research and scholarship in the field of wildlife population ecology, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and successful development of competitive externally-funded grants;
• Experience and genuine interest in teaching; and
• A proven ability to communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the general public.
Candidates with post-doctoral and teaching experience as well as experience working with natural resource agencies are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose research complements research of other faculty in Wildlife Biology (www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio).

HOW TO APPLY
Screening of applications will begin January 3, 2014 and continue until position is filled.
To receive full consideration, applicants are required to submit the following materials online via the University of Montana application website (link below). Step 5 "Attachments" in the online application process is where you may upload additional materials. Only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
• A current CV
• Statements of research and teaching interests
• Three representative examples of publications (in one of the following formats: doc, xls, txt, rtf, pdf, gif, jpg, htm, html)
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries pertaining to the announcement can be directed to Paul Lukacs, Search Committee Chair at (406)-243-5675 or via email at paul.lukacs@umontana.edu.

Application web site
https://university-montana-hr.silkroad. ... tartflag=1