Chief of Ecological Restoration
Chief of Ecological Restoration
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Grassland loss is the greatest conservation issue facing eastern North American biodiversity. Our precious Southern grasslands are nearly extinct and the species that depend on them are fading fast. Many of our Southeastern grasslands that managed to persist through the past 200 years have disappeared in the past quarter-century. What will the next 25 years bring As a conservation community we are only now beginning to realize the extent of our once widespread grasslands. To reverse the decline in grassland biodiversity our response must be rapid and unprecedented in magnitude. This immensely complex and ambitious challenge will require some of Americas brightest and most creative minds in conservation and philanthropy to solve. Are you ready to join the Southeastern Grasslands Institutes team Austin Peay State Universitys Southeastern Grasslands Institute ( SGI ) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track position as Chief of Ecological Restoration ( CER ). The CER will be a visionary leader responsible for directing and expanding SGIs ecosystem restoration initiatives across the Southeast. This strategic role will oversee large-scale habitat restoration programs build and manage partnerships supervise numerous technical and field staff (e.g. Director of Ecological Restoration Native Seed Program Director and Director of Project Management) and ensure the scientific integrity and impact of restoration work. The CER will play a central role in shaping the culture of the restoration program and the future of southeastern grasslands conservation at the regional and national levels. This position is located in Clarksville TN and reports to SGIs Executive Director and collaborates closely with all other SGI staff. Austin Peay State University does not discriminate against students employees or applicants for admission or employment based on race color religion creed national origin sex (including pregnancy) disability age status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment.
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