Assistant Professor of Large Mammal Conservation Biology

Assistant Professor of Large Mammal Conservation Biology

Department

UNH COLSA Natural Resources & the Environment

Summary of Position

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who conducts field-based research on large mammals that includes a well-established international component. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses human dimensions of wildlife conservation and who will develop a local or regional component to their research program. We encourage applications from researchers who work across spatial scales and use transdisciplinary methods to tackle questions related to wildlife-human interactions, community-based conservation, protected area management, and/or connectivity science. We particularly seek candidates who collaborate with a range of stakeholder groups across cultures and knowledge systems and whose research support decision-making in biodiversity conservation. Preference will be given to individuals whose research foci complement those of existing faculty in the department and college, and who will bring new methodologies and disciplinary training to existing expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant, externally supported research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate to their expertise and consistent with Departmental needs, and participate in University service.

Additional Job Information

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Job Information: All applicants will be required to apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51423.The following application materials are required: 1) a cover letter, 2) a research statement (3-page limit, single spaced), 3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-page limit, single spaced), 4) statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (2-page limit, single spaced), and 5) curriculum vitae.  References will be contacted at the time of application requesting they provide confidential letters of recommendation (if using Interfolio please see Special Instructions).   Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants may also submit optional scholarly documents and teaching evaluations in support of their application.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Rebecca Rowe, Chair of the Search Committee (rebecca.rowe@unh.edu).

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Natural Resources, Ecology, or a closely related field.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with: 1) demonstrated experience in teaching and scholarship, including experience as instructor of record, publications in peer- reviewed journals, and procurement of extramural funding, 2) demonstrated experience establishing stakeholder partnerships, 3) demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 4) postdoctoral experience.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51423

Faculty Information

Tenure-Track

This position is responsible for the supervision of

Operating Staff , Students

Special Requirements

A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

INTERFOLIO USERS: If using Interfolio to submit letters of reference, please follow the special instructions at this link: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/2729/docs/126635.pdf.

Instructions for reference providers can be access at: https://support.interfolio.com/m/29600/l/266335-submit-a-letter-of-recommendation-to-interfolio.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide