Assistant/Associate Professor, Coastal Wetlands Ecologist

About the role

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences seeks a dynamic scholar, educator, and communicator for a 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor position focusing on diverse wildlife conservation issues. This position is 60% teaching and 40% research at the West Florida Research and Education (WFREC), Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), at the University of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Deliver three to four courses annually, including Wetland Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife of Florida, and Wildlife of Florida Lab.
• Support both undergraduate and graduate education, including chairing and serving on graduate student committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing with graduate students.
• Conduct applied research on conservation and management of coastal systems, including wetlands, with an emphasis on the panhandle of Florida.
• Develop a recognized, externally-funded research program in coastal-related issues that serves the stakeholders of Florida.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues.

Requirements

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Wildlife Ecology or a closely related discipline.
• Strong teaching and research background.
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientific, stakeholder, and student audiences.
• Commitment to UF core values and the mission of the Land-Grant system.

Qualifications

• Research interests related to applied coastal ecology and wetland wildlife questions.
• Constructive professional relationships.
• Ability to procure extramural funding.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary research, extension, and teaching programs.
• Collaboration with colleagues.
• Supporting the mission of the Land-Grant system.

Benefits

• Opportunities for research in diverse coastal and wetland ecosystems.
• Access to excellent facilities and a 640-acre research and demonstration farm.
• Location near Pensacola, Gulf of Mexico beaches, and extensive public forest lands.

Pay

Commensurate with Experience and Education.

Schedule

12-month appointment.