Natural Resources Job Board

The Department seeks a candidate to establish a competitively funded research program in avian ecology to address applied questions related to conservation and management of birds with relevance to the state of New Mexico, as well as regionally, nationally and internationally. We seek a candidate with demonstrated expertise in movement ecology, habitat use and selection, and/or population ecology. This is a tenure track, 9-month position with an allocation of effort that includes the expectation of mission-oriented research, teaching, and outreach. The successful candidate will show a commitment to excellence in research and teaching, including specific evidence of: (1) interest and expertise in ornithology with an emphasis on population ecology and management or related areas; (2). potential to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels on topics such as ornithology, gamebird/avian ecology, wildlife management, as well as lower-level courses. Success in this position requires excellence and expertise that strengthens the university’s mission to engage students, community members, and affiliated scientists on issues related to wildlife management and conservation. The faculty member will establish a nationally-recognized research program that will encompass clear, tangible benefits to management, conservation, and policy. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to collaborate with diverse and multicultural faculty in the FWCE department and broader NMSU community. Although no formal extension duties are outlined in the position, outreach and service to the department, university, and the public are essential aspects of this position. Excellence in teaching is required with an anticipated teaching load of 2-3 courses annually. Advising of both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. The position will also foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS.) The FWCE Department is part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and is home to 11 faculty, 40 graduate students and 150 undergraduate students. The departments is vibrant and expanding. Please visit https://fwce.nmsu.edu/ for more information on the department.

Candidates with post-doctoral experience are strongly preferred.

Special Requirements of the Position
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
-Your resume/cv
-Cover letter
-Transcript
-Please attach 2 letters of recommendation under the Supporting Documents tab
-Statement of research interests (2 page maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 page maximum)

Department Contact:  Jennifer Frey,575-646-3395, jfrey@nmsu.edu /Fitsum Gebreselasie,575-646-1544, fgebrese@nmsu.edu

Only applications submitted through the official NMSU job site (https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-avian-ecology-and-management-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states) will be accepted.