Waterfowl Ecology Faculty & Associate Director Gamebird Research Center

East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) seeks applications for a tenure-track professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Management. This is a 9-month academic appointment with flexibility to start at any level (Assistant-Full). The incumbent will also serve as the inaugural Associate Director of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research leading the waterfowl division. The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research is an internationally recognized center for gamebird research with a mission to discover solutions for sustainable gamebird populations, train the next generation of gamebird professionals, and transform the gamebird industry.

East Texas A&M seeks candidates who will contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research. The successful candidate will create and maintain a robust and innovative research agenda focused on the management and ecology of waterfowl. Research should be targeted towards providing clear, tangible benefits to management, conservation, and policy. A central part of the successful candidate's portfolio will focus on issues that impact waterfowl populations in Texas and the associated flyways. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Required Candidate Qualifications:

• Ph.D./terminal degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related fields.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in waterfowl ecology and management.
• Evidence of successful grant writing.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with state and federal agencies, NGOs, landowners, and other important stakeholders.
• Ideal candidates will have postdoctoral experience and a Ph.D. dissertation related to waterfowl ecology and demonstrated interest in outreach to integrate their research with stakeholder needs.
• Experience with GIS mapping and statistics.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, including graduate level instruction.
• Ability and desire to mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers.

Compensation

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. For a full position description

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting ETAMU in this search. Nominations and applications are now being accepted.

To apply, click here: Greenwood Asher & Associates Application Portal.

Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

Please note that candidates advancing beyond initial review will be asked to submit:

• Statement of research interests
• Professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
• If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.