Position Vacancy ID:
92171-FA

Employment Class:
Faculty

Working Title:
Assistant Professor - Forest Ecology

Official Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Hiring Department:
A076400-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ FOREST & WILDLIFE ECOL

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 10, 2018

Term:
N/A

Advertised Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Degree and area of specialization:
Candidates will have a PhD in forest ecology or closely related discipline.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Evidence of established scholarship including a strong record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals together with the potential for contributions of national and international significance at the Assistant Professor level; Evidence of success in securing extramural funding; Evidence of excellent teaching skills.

License or Certificate:
Position Summary:
Here is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to conduct research and teach in forest ecology. Ideally, the successful candidate will focus on forest and landscape responses to change agents and the manipulation of forest structure and composition. Our new colleague will create a vibrant research program and make meaningful contributions in teaching; and mentoring undergraduates, graduates, and trainees. The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is internationally known for its research, teaching, and outreach and we are eager to welcome a new colleague to work and collaborate with us.

Additional Information:
We seek candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense and strive to provide a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Our curiosity, creativity, and drive make us a top program nationally and internationally. Our Department is a campus hub for applied ecology, spatial analysis and remote sensing of ecosystems, and the social sciences related to natural resource management and conservation. Learn more about us at http://fwe.wisc.edu.

About the community: Situated on the isthmus between Lakes Monona and Mendota, UW-Madison and the Madison area are renowned for vibrant culture, scenic beauty, abundance of recreational and entertainment opportunities, exceptional K-12 schools, friendly feel, and high quality of life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will equally consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilty status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Unless confidentiality is requested, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Contact:
Eric Kruger
elkruger@wisc.edu
608-262-4754
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Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system (via jobs.wisc.edu) by the deadline date to ensure consideration.

To apply, click "Apply Now."

Applicants should upload three (3) separate documents: a cover letter, curriculum vita, and statement of research and teaching interests. In addition, you will be asked for the contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 26, 2017; however this position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. For questions about submitting applications, please contact Dean Ladwig in Russell Labs at dean.ladwig@wisc.edu or (608) 263-4346. For other questions about this position, please contact Eric Kruger, Search Committee Chair, at elkruger@wisc.edu or (608) 262-4754.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

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Applications Open: Sep 27 2017 Central Daylight Time
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