Deadline: Tue, 08/22/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Arkansas Tech University Job Field: Fisheries Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Arkansas Job Description: Position Summary: The Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences. We are seeking a broadly trained wildlife or fisheries scientist to fill a 9-month teaching position. Our Program consists of five faculty that advise and administer B.S and M.S. degrees in Fisheries and Wildlife Science. Our curriculum aims to create potential Fisheries and/or Wildlife Scientists that are employable in the public and private sector and are able to pursue advanced degrees. Our B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Science currently instructs approximately 100 majors while our small but vibrant M.S. degree has approximately 12 students pursuing thesis and non-thesis-based degrees. Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or a closely related field (Visiting Assistant Professor) or an MS (Visiting Instructor). Position start date is August 10, 2023. Arkansas Tech offers a benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Fisheries or Wildlife Science or related field from a regionally accredited institution by the start date (August 10, 2023) or an earned MS in Fisheries or Wildlife Science. Miscellaneous: Arkansas Tech University: Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech is a comprehensive public higher education institution, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. It is the third-largest in the state with an enrollment close to 12,000 students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock and boasts a charming blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful grounds and greenery. Offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources. Benefits: Arkansas tech offers a benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans How to Apply: What to Submit: Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes teaching philosophy, description of research interests and goals that involve undergraduate and graduate students, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient), and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Tom Nupp at tnupp@atu.edu. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
