Assistant Professor of Applied Avian Ecology - Durham

Summary Of PositionThe Department of Natural Resources and the Environment in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who conducts applied research in avian ecology, with a focus in terrestrial systems. · We are particularly i ...

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Summary Of Position

The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who conducts applied research in avian ecology, with a focus in terrestrial systems.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses population and/or community responses to anthropogenic change, including landcover, land use and climate change, and who will develop a local or regional component to their research program, consistent with the land grant mission of the University of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station.

Additional areas of interest could include disease ecology, life history evolution, behavioral or physiological ecology, urban ecology, or human-wildlife interactions.

Preference will be given to candidates whose taxonomic and research foci complement those of existing faculty in the department and college, and who will bring new methodologies and disciplinary training to complement existing departmental expertise.

The propensity to build a field-based research program that engages undergraduate students is desirable, as is the ability to collaborate broadly within the Department and the College.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant, externally supported research program, engage natural resource managers and other external partners, deliver high quality teaching and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students and in courses appropriate to their expertise and consistent with Departmental needs, and participate in university service.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with: 1) demonstrated experience in teaching and scholarship, including experience as instructor of record, publications in peer- reviewed journals, and procurement of extramural funding, 2) potential to establish partnerships and collaborations with state, federal and nongovernmental agencies, 3) demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 4) postdoctoral experience.

Additional Job Information
All applicants will be required to apply online at .

The following application materials are required:
– Cover letter – Research statement (3-page limit, single spaced) – Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2-page limit, single spaced) – Statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion (2-page limit, single spaced) – Curriculum vitae – Three letters of recommendation: Submitted via email to Wendy Rose ( ). – Applicants may also submit optional scholarly documents and teaching evaluations in support of their application. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin November 13, 2023. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Adrienne Kovach, Chair of the Search Committee ( ).