Faculty: Wildlife & Wildlands Conservation Scholar

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

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.