Assistant Professor in Global Change Ecology
Assistant Professor in Global Change Ecology
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Job Description
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech invites applicants for the position of assistant professor in global change ecology as part of a campuswide hiring initiative focusing on the grand challenge of invasive species. We seek a candidate with interest and experience in invasion science through the lens of invasion ecology ecosystem disturbance and/or novelty in terrestrial ecosystems. This is a fulltime tenuretrack 9month appointment with primary responsibilities in research and teaching. The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation is committed to building an inclusive community through programs and activities that are integrated into our research education and outreach efforts. We welcome applications from persons identifying with groups underrepresented within the discipline including but not limited to Black Indigenous people of color firstgeneration and underrepresented genders.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant externally funded research program that is recognized for scientific excellence mentor a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students and provide highquality instruction. Course contributions will be defined during the hiring process and may include courses in the departments five undergraduate majors and a graduate course in the candidates area of expertise. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary; international engagement and recognition are encouraged and expected as the candidates career advances. The incumbent will be expected to serve on departmental college and university committees.
The successful candidate will be a core member of Virginia Techs Invasive Species Collaborative (https://invasivespeciesvt/ a universitywide initiative fostering growth in transdisciplinary research to develop solutions to complex global problems of invasive species that directly or indirectly impact the lives or livelihoods of people. The individual will be part of a cluster hire including faculty in environmental law and public policy technology development applied economics data science genomics and outreach.
The successful candidate is expected to leverage the expertise of the Invasive Species Collaborative community at Virginia Tech and engage in team science with associated faculty. The individual will contribute to the development of a center of excellence focusing on invasive species science technology management outreach and policy.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of appointment in a discipline closely related to global change ecology.
A record of scholarship and peerreviewed publications in invasion science through the lens of invasion ecology ecosystem disturbance and/or novelty in terrestrial ecosystems.
Preferred Qualifications
A record of scholarship and peerreviewed publications in terrestrial systems in the area of forest ecology quantitative ecology geospatial science or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated potential to acquire research funding adequate to support graduate students and an active inclusive research program.
Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive university community.
Demonstrated experience or potential for team science collaborations including with academics in other disciplines state or federal agencies NGOs and/or private industry.
*Required Application Materials
1. Resume/CV; 2. Cover letter expressing statement of interest in the position (not to exceed 1 page); 3. List of 3 professional references including titles and complete contact information; 4. Statement of teaching and mentoring experiences & philosophy relevant to the position (not to exceed 1 page); 5. Statement of research plans and vision for programmatic excellence (not to exceed 1 page); 6. Statement describing how you would create inclusive excellence in teaching research and within the broader university community (not to exceed 1 page).
Contact Information
Inquiries can be directed to the search committee chair Valerie Thomas
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$90000
Review Date
October 11 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Valerie Thomas at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full Time
