Assistant/associate Professor - Wildlife Specialist

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Develop educational programs for diverse audiences
Engage stakeholders through various communication methods
Publish in peer-reviewed and popular press outlets
The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive statewide extension program of excellence in wildlife management, with emphasis areas including upland game bird management and nuisance/invasive wildlife issues

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive statewide extension program of excellence in wildlife management, with emphasis areas including upland game bird management and nuisance/invasive wildlife issues.
  • The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively through an array of methods such as site visits, field tours, workshops, extension publications and online content.
  • The incumbent will join an innovative and effective team of researchers and extension specialists with strong connections to Arkansas natural resources and stakeholders, with opportunities for collaborative work.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive statewide extension program of excellence in wildlife management, with emphasis areas including upland game bird management and nuisance/invasive wildlife issues.

Salary

Commensurate with Education and Experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop educational programs for diverse audiences
  • Engage stakeholders through various communication methods
  • Publish in peer-reviewed and popular press outlets
  • Generate extramural funding through grants
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Foster a collaborative and collegial work environment
  • Commitment to land-grant mission and Extension role
  • Flexibility to travel statewide
  • Desire to work with multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in natural resources-related field
  • At least one degree related to wildlife or wildlife management
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the United States

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