[SRM] Assistant Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management, University of Wyoming

[Larry Howery]

Make the move to Laramie and become a Cowboy faculty member!Learn more about the position at: rangelands.org/job-listings/entry/1227/


  
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

The University of Wyoming (UW) seeks to hire a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level in Rangeland Ecology and Management. The nine-month, tenure-track hire will be housed in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESM) within the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources. The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university dedicated to teaching, research, and extension, and Wyoming is a state characterized by expansive rangelands and diverse natural resources. Currently, UW’s Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management (REWM) program is one of the largest range programs in the nation and was reaccredited by SRM in 2020.

The successful candidate will join colleagues in ESM that integrate rangeland ecology, watershed management, soil science, and entomology as well as colleagues across the College working in production agriculture, natural resources, and ecology. ESM values a team that represents diverse backgrounds and experiences. The candidate is expected to develop an externally funded, applied research program on Rangeland Ecology and Management with an emphasis on vegetation ecology. In addition, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the REWM degree program in ESM and support the Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership undergraduate program. The candidate will also provide professional and university service.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate to be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
   
   - D. in Rangeland Ecology and Management or closely related area
   - Evidence of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
   - Evidence of research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed journal publications
   - Experience conducting applied research on rangeland vegetation and plant communities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
   - Experience conducting collaborative research with private landowners, federal and state agencies and/or special interest groups on rangeland vegetation and plant communities commonly found in Wyoming.
   - Evidence of success at obtaining grant funding
   - Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate research
   - Postdoctoral experience

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for the position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps at uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, including the cities of Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. The beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
   Job Type: Full-timeApply by: 11/05/2023How to Apply: 
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V., statement of research interests, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and contact information for four work-related references. Applications received on or prior to November 5th, 2023, will be given priority consideration. The intended start date for the position is August 15, 2024. For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Beck, Professor, JLBeck at uwyo.edu, and/or check http://www.uwyo.edu/esm/.
 
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