Employer The University of Vermont Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills POSITION: The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) at the University of Vermont (UVM) welcomes applicants for a full-time, 9-month, Lecturer in Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology. Successful applicants will have (1) applied skills relevant to terrestrial wildlife ecology (for example, conservation biology, wildlife habitat management, wildlife population ecology, or human-wildlife interactions), (2) demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction, (2) a passion for student mentoring, (3) a record of centering equity and inclusion in their professional endeavors, and (5) evidence of engagement with their academic community. This position is an exciting opportunity to train the next generation of environmental leaders with a community focused on providing a high-quality, student centered, applied course of study where students learn professional skills and disciplinary methodologies to tackle complex environmental issues. Applicants should have a passion and capacity for delivering high- quality teaching, undergraduate mentoring, and be an engaged member of the Rubenstein School community.RSENR is an interdisciplinary school, with 5 major programs, 4 minors and ~1200 undergraduate students and 120 MS and PhD students. The Wildlife and Fisheries Biology program is a growing major focused on the application of science to addressing pressing conservation issues. We seek candidates who apply creative and innovative approaches to teaching and student mentoring and facilitate and promote inclusive teaching environments.RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities: Responsibilities include participation in the School’s teaching, advising, mentoring and service activities. The successful candidate will be expected to:Instruction (0.85 FTE): Teach courses such as Conservation Biology, Principles of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Behavior, or Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.Advising/Mentoring (0.1 FTE) Advise undergraduate students in the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Program and provide mentorship and guidance to undergraduate students conducting research, internships, and independent studies.Service (0.05 FTE): Be an active member of the RSENR faculty community, including membership on RSENR or UVM committees. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in wildlife and fisheries biology, conservation biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related discipline by May 2025. Demonstrated passion for and excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.The Rubenstein School is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We apply an equity lens to our teaching, research, and service and work to create a climate of inclusivity and empowerment where all faculty, staff, and students flourish. Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Burlington, VT Salary: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline: Fri, 01/17/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/77335
