Assistant Professor of Applied Avian Ecology

Summary

Operating Title
Assistant Professor of Applied Avian Ecology

Long Classification Title

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH COLSA Natural Resources & the Environment

Summary of Position

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who conducts applied research in avian ecology, with a focus in terrestrial systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses population and/or community responses to anthropogenic change, including landcover, land use and climate change, and who will develop a local or regional component to their research program, consistent with the land grant mission of the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. Additional areas of interest could include disease ecology, life history evolution, behavioral or physiological ecology, urban ecology, or human-wildlife interactions. Preference will be given to candidates whose taxonomic and research foci complement those of existing faculty in the department and college, and who will bring new methodologies and disciplinary training to complement existing departmental expertise. The propensity to build a field-based research program that engages undergraduate students is desirable, as is the ability to collaborate broadly within the Department and the College. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant, externally supported research program, engage natural resource managers and other external partners, deliver high quality teaching and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students and in courses appropriate to their expertise and consistent with Departmental needs, and participate in university service.

Additional Job Information

All applicants will be required to apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58014 . The following application materials are required:
- Cover letter
- Research statement (3-page limit, single spaced)
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-page limit, single spaced)
- Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (2-page limit, single spaced)
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation: Submitted via email to Wendy Rose ( Wendy.rose@unh.edu ).
- Applicants may also submit optional scholarly documents and teaching evaluations in support of their application.
Only complete applications will be considered.

Review of applications will begin November 13, 2023. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Adrienne Kovach, Chair of the Search Committee ( adrienne.kovach@unh.edu ).

Posting Number
PF0814FY24

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) potential to establish partnerships and collaborations with state, federal and nongovernmental agencies, 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/58014

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00

Faculty Information
Tenure-Track

If Renewable or Number of years, please specify

Type of Position
Faculty

Posting Details

Posting Date
10/12/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes

Appointment Type
Tenure-Track

If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date

Departmental Information

This position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not supervise

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

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  

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate? Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Cover Letter

Research Statement

Teaching Philosophy

Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

Scholarly Documents (1)

Student Evaluations

Teaching Evaluations