Assistant Professor/Rangeland Ecosystem Management

Position Title: Assistant Professor/Rangeland Ecosystem Management

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 302000-ANIMAL AND RANGE SCIENCES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: Seeking an individual with the expertise to strengthen the university's capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated scientists on rangeland management with an emphasis on the emergent social-ecological issues of managed rangelands.

Classification Summary:Provide premier programs to those we serve by focusing on education, research, and outreach.

Animal & Range Sciences focuses on animal production, management and marketing.

Classification Standard Duties:Courses focus on varied aspects of the animal science industry. The faculty are dedicated to high quality instruction and scientific endeavors that provide real-world solutions for the industry.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Ph.D. (awarded by hire date) in Rangeland Management, Range Science, Ecosystem Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or Sustainable Animal Systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to (1) engage with various and appropriate audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academics), (2) publish research in appropriate outlets, (3) develop and sustain external funding, and (3) advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence and specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in rangeland management; (2) potential to apply research to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels based on subject matter expertise to meet department needs.

Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university's capacity to engage students, community members, and affiliated scientists on issues of rangeland management. It is envisioned that the faculty member will establish a nationally recognized program in rangeland management with emphasis on the emergent social-ecological issues of managed rangelands, the connections between water resources and rangelands, or on practices that tackle the needs for climate change mitigation and adaptation, including investigations into the carbon cycle of managed rangelands, assessments of greenhouse gas fluxes, opportunities for abatement, and existing and new offset programs. Other areas of interest that this position should supports include rangeland productivity, a systems approach to rangeland management, remote sensing applications, environmental stewardship, ecosystem services, livestock production, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and hydrologic and ecological integrity. The new research program should provide solutions to the core questions facing rangelands in the United States and globally. The successful candidate should strive to cover other grazing and land management topics, such as developing grazing practices to reduce the growth of invasive plants and promote rangeland health. Although no formal Extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to stakeholders are an essential aspect of this position. Excellence in teaching is required of at least three courses annually and includes advising of both undergraduate and graduate students including serving as the major advisor of master's level students. Service to the profession and on university, college, and departmental committees is also expected.

Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS).

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences (ANRS) (https://aces.nmsu.edu/academics/anrs/) is an interdisciplinary department encompassing degree programs in animal and range sciences. The degrees granted include bachelors, masters, and PhDs. The Department of ANRS values diversity and i nclusivity, and the Department and the University are committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment as well as serving the needs of our community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Depending on research, there will be field work involved.

*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:

-Your resume/cv

-Cover letter

-Transcript

-A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this requirement see https://eid.nmsu.edu/eid-statements/index.html

-Statement of research interests (2 page maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 page maximum).

Department Contact: Hatim Geli, 575-646-1640, hgeli@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.