Deadline: Fri, 02/02/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Job Field: Fisheries Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Tennessee Location Detail: Chattanooga, Tennessee Job Description: The Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science (BGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) seeks applicants to fill a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Applied Freshwater Fish Biology beginning August 1, 2024. We seek candidates who have strong potential for excellence in teaching, who can develop a robust field-based research agenda that includes students in undergraduate Biology and Environmental Science programs and our M.S. in Environmental Science program, and who will maintain and expand an established fish collection. Instruction responsibilities include teaching an introductory Environmental Science course and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Ichthyology and Limnology, and willingness to develop and offer other courses within the area of expertise. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with fisheries management and who will seek intradepartmental collaborations in Biology, Environmental Science, and Geology. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field with emphasis in Applied Freshwater Fish Biology. Individuals who are all-but-dissertation (ABD) will be considered, however, the degree must be awarded prior to the start date Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching Strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to level of appointment Evidence of working collaboratively with colleagues Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction Demonstrated potential for effective university, community, and professional service Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals, as specified in UTC’s strategic plan. How to Apply: Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, Statement of teaching experience and philosophy, Statement of research experience and vision, An updated curriculum vitae, All unofficial transcripts. Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references, from which UTC will request confidential letters of recommendation. At least one of these references must be able to comment on teaching ability.
