Assistant
Professor
Ecological Modeling
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and
Management
Division of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University
Description:
The Department of Natural
Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University invites
applications for a full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position (75% Research
and 25% Teaching) in ecological modeling. Oklahoma is an ecologically rich and
diverse state with ecosystems ranging from mesic forests in the east to
shortgrass prairie in the west. Oklahoma experiences frequent disturbances from
agents such as fire, drought, and severe weather. These affect the management and
sustainability of our natural resources and threaten our urban/exurban areas
and infrastructure.
We are seeking a candidate to
contribute to research related to understanding and modeling disturbance and
its impacts on natural and human environments in Oklahoma and the United
States. Application and/or development of models to understand fire behavior,
drought, severe weather, and other disturbances at multiple spatial scales is
required. Outcomes of research should lead to improvement of natural resources,
mitigation of potential climate change impacts, increased resilience of
infrastructure, or improved human health and wellbeing. The successful
candidate is expected to work closely with multidisciplinary faculty in natural
resources, climatology, social science, and engineering to meet the needs of
diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate’s teaching program will
contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Specific
instructional assignments, including undergraduate academic advising, depend
upon the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the department.
The department of Natural
Resource Ecology and Management is comprised of about 20 faculty with expertise
in aquatic, fisheries, forest, rangeland, and wildlife resources, plus 15 research,
teaching, and support staff. Approximately 45 masters and doctoral graduate
students are advised by NREM faculty, and we serve approximately 265
undergraduate students. The Department is also the administrative home of the
Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The candidate will be
expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Qualifications:
Requirements include a Ph.D. in natural resources or field
related to ecological modeling. Documented evidence of effective oral and
written education skills, an understanding of the land-grant mission, and a
strong interest in working with landowners, stakeholders, and land management
agencies is required. Evidence of the ability to conduct both independent and
collaborative programs with other faculty and natural resource professionals,
to develop and maintain an active research program, to publish peer reviewed
articles, to seek and secure extramural funding to support a research program,
to create curriculum for teaching, demonstrated ability to deliver lectures,
and the ability to provide mentorship of students is required.
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with education, training and
experience.
Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted
online at:
https://jobs.okstate.edu (search
by keyword req8886)
Candidates should submit: 1) a letter of application that includes a
brief description of the applicant’s research and teaching philosophy, 2) a
complete CV that includes: background, education, experience, and a list of
publications and extramural funding, 3) official academic transcripts, and 4)
contact information for five (5) references. Questions can be directed to Rodney Will rodney.will@okstate.edu
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2021, and will continue until a suitable
candidate is identified. The position will be filled by June 1, 2021, or as soon thereafter as an
outstanding candidate is available. Continuation of this position is subject to performance and
need.
For more information about the department,
visit http://nrem.okstate.edu.
Equal Employment
Opportunity:
Oklahoma State University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will
not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran
status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal
Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its
openings. For more information, please
visit http://eeo.okstate.edu.