Tenure-Track: Applied Wildlife Management Professor

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

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,