Position Title: Assistant Professor/Avian Ecology and Management

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 303500-FISHERY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  We seek a candidate with demonstrated expertise in movement ecology, habitat use and selection, and/or population ecology.

Classification Summary:
The department applies traditional and emerging scientific methods to understand the ecology of fish and wildlife and the communities they inhabit. This knowledge helps make more informed conservation and management decisions as well as to further society’s understanding of the structure and function of ecological systems. The department strives for excellence in research, teaching and outreach with efforts focused on the diverse ecosystems of the American Southwest as well as on issues occurring nationally and internationally.

Classification Standard Duties:
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Ecology strives for excellence in teaching, research, and outreach in ecology, conservation, and management of aquatic and terrestrial resources, with an emphasis on ecosystems in southwestern North America.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Ph.D. (awarded by hire date) in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to: communicate with various diverse audiences (e.g., stakeholders, policymakers, and academics); publish research in appropriate outlets; develop and sustain external funding; advise both undergraduate and graduate-level students.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Appointment is 75% research, 25% teaching.

The Department seeks a candidate to establish a competitively funded research program in avian ecology to address applied questions related to conservation and management of birds with relevance to the state of New Mexico, as well as regionally, nationally and internationally. We seek a candidate with demonstrated expertise in movement ecology, habitat use and selection, and/or population ecology. This is a tenure track, 9-month position with an allocation of effort that includes the expectation of mission-oriented research, teaching, and outreach. The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence in research and teaching, including specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in ornithology with an emphasis on population ecology and management or related areas; (2). potential to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels on topics such as ornithology, gamebird/avian ecology, wildlife management, as well as lower-level courses.
Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university’s mission to engage students, community members, and affiliated scientists on issues related to wildlife management and conservation. The faculty member will establish a nationally-recognized research program that will encompass clear, tangible benefits to management, conservation, and policy. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to collaborate with diverse and multicultural faculty in the FWCE department and broader NMSU community. Although no formal extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to the department, university, and the public are essential aspects of this position. Excellence in teaching is required with an anticipated teaching load of 2-3 courses annually. Advising of both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. The position will also 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 FWCE Department is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and is home to 11 faculty, 40 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students. The departments is vibrant and expanding. Please visit https://fwce.nmsu.edu/ for more information on the department.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with post-doctoral experience are strongly preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
-Your resume/cv
-Cover letter
-Transcript
-Please attach 2 letters of recommendation under the Supporting Documents tab
-Statement of research interests (2 page maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 page maximum)

Department Contact:  Jennifer Frey,575-646-3395, jfrey@nmsu.edu/Fitsum Gebreselasie,575-646-1544, fgebrese@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 is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.