%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor position in Wildlife and Fisheries Science.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe Wildlife and Fisheries Science program is one of the largest and most dynamic majors in the Davis College, serving more than 260 undergraduate and graduate students. The program is recognized for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, field-based instruction, applied science, and workforce preparation. Graduates pursue %3C/span%3E%3Cspan data-olk-copy-source=%22MessageBody%22%3Ecareers in wildlife and fisheries management, conservation, environmental consulting, and related natural resource professions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThis position represents an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative faculty and contribute to one of the university’s most student-centered academic programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe successful candidate will contribute primarily to undergraduate and graduate instruction in wildlife science while supporting student success and experiential learning initiatives. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position with responsibilities distributed 70% in teaching, 20% in research, and 10% in service.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPrimary responsibilities include:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ETeach 5-6 undergraduate and graduate courses in wildlife and fisheries science, including Mammalogy (WMAN 425), Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques (WMAN 205), and a new course related to applied wildlife habitat management.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 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style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPh.D. in wildlife science, fisheries science, ecology, natural resources, conservation biology, or a closely related field%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDemonstrated expertise in wildlife science%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 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style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EUniversity-level teaching experience%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExpertise in mammalogy, wildlife habitat management, wildlife techniques, or related applied areas%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExperience coordinating laboratory or field-based courses%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExperience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to teach both lecture and hands-on field courses%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFamiliarity with wildlife management issues relevant to Appalachia and the eastern United States%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Program%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe Wildlife and Fisheries Science program is known for its hands-on curriculum, strong student engagement, and close connections with natural resource agencies. Students benefit from extensive field experiences, research opportunities, and applied coursework that prepares them for professional careers and advanced study. The program has a M.S. degree program and a Ph.D. in Natural Resources Science. %3C/span%3E%3Cspan data-olk-copy-source=%22MessageBody%22%3EThe faculty includes scientists from the USGS Cooperative Research Unit.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E The program maintains strong partnerships with agencies including the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and other regional and national conservation organizations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EApplications should include:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECover letter%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECurriculum vitae or resume%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStatement of teaching philosophy%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EContact information for professional references%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
