AssistantAssociate Professor – Fresh-Water Fish & Habitat Management

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 40% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatic Sciences Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include Research: Focus on freshwater fisheries ecology and management across Floridas diverse aquatic habitats including lakes ponds rivers springs estuaries and constructed ecosystems. Potential areas of emphasis include fish habitat and stock management population ecology ecosystem health land use impacts eutrophication total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) of nutrients invasive species hydrologic change minimum flows and levels (MFLs) and sustainable resource management. This research will contribute to UF/IFAS priorities in resilient water resources ecosystem health and sustainable fisheries management. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students participating in curriculum revision and enhancement seeking funding for the teaching program supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work publishing teaching-related scholarship producing learning tools and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Teaching responsibilities include: Applied Fisheries Statistics A combined undergraduate/graduate course offered annually emphasizing statistical methods and data analysis in fisheries. Builds foundational R skills while covering applied topics such as mark-recapture CPUE standardization creel and telemetry data analysis and GLMs tailored to fisheries datasets. Field Techniques for Aquatic Research A hands-on undergraduate course introducing students to core field methods used in both freshwater and marine environments. The incumbent will lead this collaboratively taught course covering sampling design and methods environmental monitoring and analytical techniques across aquatic systems. Advanced Topics in Fisheries Science A graduate-level course developed and taught by the incumbent focusing on specialized research areas aligned with their expertise. Offered annually the course will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary issues in fisheries science. Potential topics include Fish Habitat and Population Ecology; Managing Recreational Fishing Resources; Lakes Rivers and Ponds in a Growing State; The Freshwater-Marine Continuum: New Challenges for Coastal Environments and Resources. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area. Collectively these courses address key quantitative field-based and interdisciplinary training needs and employer expectations across the FAS and Marine Sciences curricula. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program distance education and international education. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate education and graduate education by chairing graduate committees serving on graduate committees supervising thesis and dissertation research supervising undergraduate research and publishing the results with their graduate students. Background Information: The School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) has teaching research and Extension education programs in three broad areas: Geomatics; Forest Resources and Conservation; and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. The SFFGS has 70 faculty members 60 administrative and programmatic staff 250 graduate students and 350 undergraduate students. The School offers bachelors degrees in Geomatics Forest Resources and Conservation Natural Resource Conservation and Marine Sciences; thesis and non-thesis masters degrees in all focal areas including a number of innovative distance education masters programs; and Ph.D. degrees in all focal areas. The School is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating an environment that promotes and supports a welcoming faculty student body and overall workforce within the School. The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Fisheries Sciences or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication interpersonal relationships and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by May 30 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available September 1 2026 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education experience and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539316 Dr. Gretchen Lescord Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida P.O. Box 110410 Gainesville FL 32611-0410 Phone: Fax: Email: Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above Curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Unofficial transcripts Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Ast/Aso ProfClassification Minimum Requirements:Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field.Job Description:The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accomm...

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 40% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatic Sciences Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties will include Research: Focus on freshwater fisheries ecology and management across Floridas diverse aquatic habitats including lakes ponds rivers springs estuaries and constructed ecosystems. Potential areas of emphasis include fish habitat and stock management population ecology ecosystem health land use impacts eutrophication total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) of nutrients invasive species hydrologic change minimum flows and levels (MFLs) and sustainable resource management. This research will contribute to UF/IFAS priorities in resilient water resources ecosystem health and sustainable fisheries management. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students participating in curriculum revision and enhancement seeking funding for the teaching program supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work publishing teaching-related scholarship producing learning tools and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Teaching responsibilities include: Applied Fisheries Statistics A combined undergraduate/graduate course offered annually emphasizing statistical methods and data analysis in fisheries. Builds foundational R skills while covering applied topics such as mark-recapture CPUE standardization creel and telemetry data analysis and GLMs tailored to fisheries datasets. Field Techniques for Aquatic Research A hands-on undergraduate course introducing students to core field methods used in both freshwater and marine environments. The incumbent will lead this collaboratively taught course covering sampling design and methods environmental monitoring and analytical techniques across aquatic systems. Advanced Topics in Fisheries Science A graduate-level course developed and taught by the incumbent focusing on specialized research areas aligned with their expertise. Offered annually the course will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary issues in fisheries science. Potential topics include Fish Habitat and Population Ecology; Managing Recreational Fishing Resources; Lakes Rivers and Ponds in a Growing State; The Freshwater-Marine Continuum: New Challenges for Coastal Environments and Resources. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area. Collectively these courses address key quantitative field-based and interdisciplinary training needs and employer expectations across the FAS and Marine Sciences curricula. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program distance education and international education. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. The faculty member will participate actively in undergraduate education and graduate education by chairing graduate committees serving on graduate committees supervising thesis and dissertation research supervising undergraduate research and publishing the results with their graduate students. Background Information: The School of Forest Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) has teaching research and Extension education programs in three broad areas: Geomatics; Forest Resources and Conservation; and Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. The SFFGS has 70 faculty members 60 administrative and programmatic staff 250 graduate students and 350 undergraduate students. The School offers bachelors degrees in Geomatics Forest Resources and Conservation Natural Resource Conservation and Marine Sciences; thesis and non-thesis masters degrees in all focal areas including a number of innovative distance education masters programs; and Ph.D. degrees in all focal areas. The School is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating an environment that promotes and supports a welcoming faculty student body and overall workforce within the School. The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Fisheries Sciences or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication interpersonal relationships and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by May 30 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available September 1 2026 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education experience and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539316 Dr. Gretchen Lescord Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida P.O. Box 110410 Gainesville FL 32611-0410 Phone: Fax: Email: Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above Curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Unofficial transcripts Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No