Assistant/Associate Professor of Urban Wildlife

Organization
Southern University and A&M College

Location
Baton Rouge, LA

Application Deadline
11/20/2008

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Urban Wildlife or closely related fields. Applicant should demonstrate significant interest, experience, and expertise in the field of wildlife management with emphasis on the urban forest systems of the United States. The demonstrated ability to conduct research: to design studies, analyze and interpret data, publish manuscripts in professional journals, and transfer information to users is needed. This position requires a strong commitment to graduate Ph.D. level education, teaching, and interacting with students. Strong communication skills are needed for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research, and assist in the Program’s overall mission.

1. Course responsibilities will include courses in urban wildlife and wildlife management.

2. Develop a focused research program, seek and secure external funding, participate in outreach activities, and work with urban forestry clients in the region as well as in cooperation with existing and future faculty.

3. Advise graduate and undergraduate students.

4. Serve on School, College, and University committees appropriate to interests and responsibilities.

General Information: The Urban Forestry Program at Southern University and A&M College is the first urban forestry B.S. degree granting program in the nation. The Program offers Bachelor’s of Science degree. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Urban Forestry. The Urban Forestry Program (http://www.urbanforestry.subr.edu) is in the Division of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (http://www.subr.edu). Southern University and A&M College is an 1890 Land-Grant University (http://www.sus.edu).

Application Procedures: Submit a cover letter summarizing teaching and research interests and philosophy; a detailed curriculum vita; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and 3 letters of recommendation mailed directly from the references listed by the applicant to Dr. Kamran K. Abdollahi, Chairperson, Urban Forestry Search Committee, Urban Forestry Program, Southern University and A&M College, PO Box 10771, Baton Rouge, LA 70813; Voice (225) 771-2440; FAX (225) 771-5134; Email:  kamran_abdollahi@subr.edu.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin Nov 1, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. The starting date is January, 2009.

Southern University and A&M College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.