Faculty Position in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation

The Wildlife Society; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, invites applications for a full‑time, continuing‑status track position in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation. The successful candidate will teach 3–4 courses annually, develop a graduate course, and cultivate an active research program.

The appointment emphasizes undergraduate teaching excellence, mentoring of students, and scholarly output in peer‑reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with relevant research experience.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3–4 courses annually, including: Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management; Techniques for Wildlife Investigations and Management; Introduction to Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation; Conservation of Carnivores; Mammalogy; Ornithology; Safety Certifications for Field Biologists; Fisheries and Wetlands Management.
• Develop a graduate course and cultivate a research program in area of expertise.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Serve on department, college, and university‑level committees and maintain professional activity in the discipline.

Skills

Teaching

Research mentoring

Scholarly publishing

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah invites applications for a full-time, continuing-status track position in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation. The successful candidate will teach 3-4 courses annually, develop a graduate course in their area of expertise, and cultivate a research program.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach 3–4 courses annually, including:
• Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management
• Techniques for Wildlife Investigations and Management
• Introduction to Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation
• Conservation of Carnivores
• Mammalogy
• Ornithology
• Safety Certifications for Field Biologists
• Fisheries and Wetlands Management

Research and Scholarship

Develop a research program in the candidate’s area of expertise, produce high-quality scholarship, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research. Serve on department, college, and/or university-level committees, and maintain professional activity in the discipline.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and relevant research experience and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring—especially at the undergraduate level. The position is full-time, requires adherence to the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards, and BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe these standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints.

Application Deadline

Applications are due by October 14th, 2026.