Sunday, 12 January 2014

Contract - Assistant professor, rangeland ecology and management

Oregon State University (Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences)
La Grande, United States
Deadline date: 28/02/2014

Description

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and interacting with undergraduate and graduate students; competing effectively for external funding; and working with stakeholders to implement a balanced program of fundamental and applied research directed toward the interactions of water, soil, vegetation, animals, and climate endemic to Eastern Oregon and regionally to the Northern Great Basin, Blue Mountains and Columbia Plateau. 

Requirements

Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Arid Land Ecology, or closely related field; commitment to excellence in teaching; and ability to establish a nationally-recognized program in Rangeland ecology and management research. Individuals working toward the required degree will be considered, but the degree must be obtained by the start date. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience and experience in obtaining extramural funding; field-based research experience related to sustainable rangeland ecology issues in arid/semiarid systems; college-level classroom teaching experience, especially related to watershed/riparian ecology, grassland ecology, wildland plant identification and/or rangeland management planning topics; experience and/or willingness to work in a team setting that may include multi-agencies and multi-disciplinary research, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

More information and applications

Position is a full- time, 9-month tenure-track position in the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 
To view a full announcement or to apply, visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs for job posting #0011630. For full consideration, apply by 02/28/2014.

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