Assistant Professor of Applied Wildlife Management

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Wildlife Management in Knoxville, Tennessee. The position is 60% research and 40% extension, with an anticipated start date in August 2027. The appointee will develop a focused program in applied wildlife management aligned with Land‑Grant mission.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Wildlife Management or related field (by start date) and a strong record of research,

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, or related field, completed before start date, experience conducting applied wildlife management research in ecosystems in or similar to Tennessee, and understanding Extension and Land Grant mission.
• Desired Qualifications: Strong research and publication record, success in grant writing, Extension experience, and collaboration with state/federal agencies and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research and Extension program focused on applied wildlife management for Tennessee landscapes.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies, NGOs, and private landowners.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals, promote Extension programs, train UT Extension and state staff, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

Job description

Assistant Professor of Applied Wildlife Management

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee

Open Date

Sep 21, 2026

Close Date

Dec 15, 2026

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, 60% Research/40% Extension. The individual must be committed to the Land Grant University mission of research, teaching, and Extension, with a strong interest in mentoring students. The candidate’s expertise should complement and expand SNR’s existing research and Extension programs. Anticipated start date: August 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a research and Extension program focused on applied wildlife management applicable to Tennessee landscapes. Examples of research and Extension program areas may include but are not limited to: Habitat management, population dynamics, resource selection, and movement ecology. Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate is expected to seek collaboration with state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private landowners. In addition to securing extramural funding, the successful candidate is expected to 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A 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, and an understanding of Extension and the Land Grant mission.

Desired Qualifications:

• A strong research and publication record, success in grant writing, experience working in Extension, and a record of collaboration and cooperative research with state and federal natural resource agencies and non-government organizations.

Application Instructions

To Apply: Upload (1) a cover letter, (2) a two-page research statement that includes how you would incorporate your research into an Extension program and the programs you foresee implementing, (3) copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work, (4) a curriculum vitae detailing educational background, work experience, publications, and grants secured, and (5) names and full contact information of at least three professional references through the University’s online job portal. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Emma Willcox, [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator atEqual Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to [e-mail], or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to [e-mail], or by phone at 865-974-0717.