Assistant Professor Of Applied Wildlife Management

Kate on Conservation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Wildlife Management in Knoxville, TN, starting August 2027. The role emphasizes a 60% research and 40% Extension appointment, guiding a program focused on Tennessee landscapes and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will mentor students, secure extramural funding, collaborate with agencies and landowners, and contribute to teaching,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or a related field completed before the start date.
• Experience conducting applied wildlife management research in ecosystems in or similar to Tennessee.
• Understanding of Extension and the Land Grant mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated research and Extension program in applied wildlife management.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies, NGOs, and private landowners; secure extramural funding.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and develop Extension programs; mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Direct graduate students, participate in School and Institute committees, and engage in professional societies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Wildlife Management or related field

Job description

The School of Natural Resources (SNR) at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) in Knoxville, Tennessee, invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Applied Wildlife Management, with a 60% research and 40% Extension appointment. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a research and Extension program focused on applied wildlife management relevant to Tennessee landscapes. Potential areas include habitat management, population dynamics, resource selection, and movement ecology. The candidate will contribute to the Land Grant University mission of research, teaching, and Extension and will mentor students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment are required.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private landowners; secure extramural funding; publish in peer-reviewed journals; develop and promote Extension programs in applied wildlife management; conduct in-service training for UT Extension and state agencies as appropriate; direct graduate students; mentor undergraduate students; serve on School and Institute committees; and participate in professional societies.

QualificationsRequired

• Ph.D. in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or a related field, completed before the position start date.
• Experience conducting applied wildlife management research in ecosystems in or similar to Tennessee.
• Understanding of Extension and the Land Grant mission.

Desired

• Strong research and publication record.
• Success in grant writing.
• Experience working in Extension.
• Record of collaboration and cooperative research with state and federal natural resource agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to Search Committee Chair Emma Willcox at [e-mail].