Assistant or Associate Professor of Ecosystem Ecology

University of Alaska Fairbanks; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in terrestrial ecosystem ecology focused on boreal forest ecosystems. The hire is open to Assistant or Associate Professor with a 9-month appointment and potential 3-month extension funded externally.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per year in Biology and Wildlife, develop an externally funded research program with the Institute of Arctic Biology, and contribute to the university,

Qualifications

• Expertise in terrestrial ecology including fire and isotope ecology, modelling, and plant physiological ecology.
• Interest in boreal forest ecosystems and collaborative, integrative research teams.
• Ability to contribute to teaching, mentoring, and external funding pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per year in Biology and Wildlife.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program with the Institute of Arctic Biology.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the university, profession, and public.
• Contribute to curricula and offer courses in general ecology, ecosystem ecology, and related topics with undergraduate research experiences.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Fire ecology

Isotope ecology

Ecological modelling

Plant physiological ecology

Boreal forest ecology

Job description

The Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in terrestrial ecosystem ecology relevant to boreal forest ecosystems. This is a 9-month (full-time) tenure-track faculty position with a 3-month appointment extension supported by external funding (if available). The position duties will consist of 40% teaching, 50% research and 10% service. The rank of hire is open to Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and leadership interest. Candidates should have expertise in terrestrial ecology, including fire ecology, isotope ecology, modelling, plant physiological ecology, or northern peatlands, with an interest in researching the boreal forest. We are interested in candidates who are integrative with their research, collaborative, and work in research teams. Candidates who are interested in engaging with the leadership of the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program are especially encouraged to apply.

The position will be jointly appointed with the Department of Biology and Wildlife in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics and the Institute of Arctic Biology. The successful candidate will initially teach two courses per year in the Department of Biology and Wildlife, build and sustain a ongoing, externally-funded research program through the Institute of Arctic Biology involving mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the university, profession, and general public.

To thrive in this position, the successful candidate will excel in balancing teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the curricula of Biology and Wildlife Department's Biological Sciences and Wildlife Biology programs through excellence and innovation in teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, in-person and online courses. We seek candidates who can teach in general ecology, ecosystem ecology, areas of ecology related to specialized expertise, and courses that incorporate undergraduate research experiences. For research, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program addressing ecologically relevant topics, especially those related to boreal forest ecosystems and of relevance for the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program. The successful candidate will contribute to service to the department and institute, the university, their profession, and the public.