Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 16:53:08 -0400 From: Jennifer BellSubject: Faculty Position Faculty Position Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management West Virginia University Academic Rank and Salary: The position is Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management in the Division of Forestry, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences, West Virginia University. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. The initial salary shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer salary may be available initially in order to establish a research program contingent upon availability of funds. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: 1) teaching an undergraduate course in wildlife and fisheries policy and administration, an applied senior-level course in wildlife techniques, and a graduate-level course in wildlife and fisheries population ecology; 2) develop a strong, extramurally-funded research program in ecology/management of central Appalachian wildlife resources. Direction of graduate student research in this area is required; and 3) advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on senior project/thesis advisory committees, and serve on Division and University committees. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in wildlife, ecology, zoology, or related field; at least one degree in wildlife from a management-oriented natural resources curriculum is required. Evidence of a strong interest in teaching and a record of research productivity are required, as is the potential to attract extramural funding. Demonstrated expertise in applied wildlife population or habitat management is required. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, professionals and other scientists is essential. Preference will be given to applicants with strong quantitative skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with state, federal and private natural resource organizations. Location: West Virginia University's main campus is located in Morgantown, a small city of 45,000 in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia's northern border adjacent to Pennsylvania. Morgantown was rated fifth in the eastern region of the United States among best cities in which to live in The Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities, 1990 edition. West Virginia University is the state's major research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant institution. It serves over 22,000 students in 175 degree programs offered by one of 14 academic schools and colleges. Application: Qualified applicants should submit an application letter, a detailed resume of his/her education, experience and qualifications, college transcripts, copies of all major publications, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Dr. Joseph McNeel WVU-College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences Division of Forestry P O Box 6125 Morgantown, WV 26506-6125 Phone: 304-293-2941, Ext 2471 FAX: 304-293-2441 Applications will be accepted until September 1, 1998, or until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 1999. West Virginia University is committed to widening its faculty diversity. Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ------------------------------