Siebel-Lewis Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science — University of Montana
The University of Montana is pleased to announce a search to fill the Siebel-Lewis Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science for an Academic Year, tenure track faculty position to begin Fall 2025. This search is open rank; we seek applications at assistant, associate, and full professor levels. We encourage candidates with demonstrated excellence in freshwater fish ecology or conservation. This faculty appointment will be within the Wildlife Biology Program. The Wildlife Biology Program is an interdisciplinary group of faculty from the Division of Biological Sciences (DBS), the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation (FCFC), and the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit. This position may choose an academic home in FCFC (in the Department of Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences) or DBS (in the Ecology and Evolution Program). The Wildlife Biology Program comprises interactive faculty with outstanding records of scholarship and teaching. It ranks as one of the top wildlife and conservation programs in the US and has been recognized as one of three Programs of National Distinction at the University of Montana.
The University of Montana embraces diversity as a core value. We particularly welcome applicants who will help us diversify the leadership in our university, college, and program.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will: (1) develop and implement a vigorous externally-funded research program focused on the ecology or conservation of freshwater fishes; (2) teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in fisheries science (typically one course per semester); (3) provide high-quality mentoring and training for master’s and doctoral students; (4) advise undergraduate students in the Wildlife Biology program; and (5) represent the University of Montana as a leader in regional and national research on the ecology or conservation of freshwater fishes.
Required Qualifications
The candidate must: (1) have a Ph.D. in ecology, biology, fisheries science, or related field; (2) have an excellent record of research and scholarship on the ecology or conservation of freshwater fishes (commensurate with career stage), including publications in peer-reviewed journals; (3) be committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds; (4) have experience communicating effectively with students, professionals, and the general public; (5) have a record of working collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders; (6) have demonstrated support and promotion of diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will demonstrate (1) interest in developing research in the Northern Rockies region; (2) potential for excellence in graduate student mentoring and teaching; (3) a commitment to service within and outside of the university.
Eligibility
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application Instructions
Priority Application Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time).
For applications instructions, required application materials and to learn more about UM, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/157178
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).