Assistant/associate Professor - Wildlife Specialist
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
Upland game bird management
Nuisance/invasive wildlife issues
Educational programs for landowners
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 successful candidate will be expected to publish in peer-reviewed outlets, extension publications, web-based media, and popular press, and generate program support through extramural funding.
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
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
upland game bird management
nuisance/invasive wildlife issues
educational programs for landowners
stakeholder engagement
statewide extension program
Nice-to-have
collaborative and collegial work environment
healthy work-life balance
land-grant mission
regional and national cooperation
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in natural resources-related field
at least one degree in wildlife or wildlife management