Washington State University (WSU) is currently seeking to fill two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of Quantitative Spatial Ecology and Aquatic/Riparian Ecology. These positions are full-time, 9-month faculty positions located on the Pullman Campus. These positions are part of a multi-year series of new hires intended to contribute to the growth and development of the new School of the Environment, a new, innovative and interdisciplinary academic unit at WSU that brings together the natural and social sciences to focus on Earth, ecosystems, and sustainability. The School of the Environment (SoE) has identified the following thematic areas around which to build: 1) "Water: Connecting Earth and Life," 2) "Global Change: Sustaining Healthy Landscapes and Communities," and 3) "Earth System Dynamics." Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring MS and PhD graduate students. SoE has a single faculty and a common curriculum across the Pullman, Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses of the WSU System.
The Aquatic/Riparian Ecologist will develop an internationally recognized research program in aquatic and/or riparian ecology. Although the specific habitat(s) and area of emphasis are open, candidates with expertise in linking biological processes with physical processes (e.g., via hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, biogeochemistry, sediment transport, or climate dynamics) are particularly encouraged to apply. Required: Earned doctorate in a discipline related to aquatic or riparian ecology, at time of employment; record of research accomplishment as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and/or extramural grantsmanship; demonstrated ability and/or potential to successfully teach and mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop collaborations with colleagues within and outside of home School and Colleges, helping to further integrate the School into University-wide focal areas; ability to work and communicate with a variety of constituencies, including governmental agency representatives, and persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Screening begins November 13, 2012. To apply for either of the searches visit: https://www.wsujobs.com. Application materials must include a letter describing how your experience and training meet qualifications for the position, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, current vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Location: Pullman, WA
Deadline: 11/13/2012
Contact Name: Kent Keller
Contact E-mail: ckkeller@wsu.edu
Contact Phone: 509-335-3040
Expiration: 11/14/2012
Region(s): Northwest, Northern Rockies
Topic(s): Administration, Aquatic, Communications, Fire Ecology, Outreach
Partner Site(s): N/A
Website: https://www.wsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp