Assistant Professor - Forest Insect Management & Conservation
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst
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- UMass Amherst
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Job Details
Job no: 524891
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Environmental Conservation
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty, College of Natural Sciences, Tenure Track
About UMass Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to diverse urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. https://www.umass.edu/prospective-faculty/
About the Department of Environmental Conservation (ECo)
The Department of Environmental Conservation (ECo) is within the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Earth and Sustainability at UMass Amherst. ECo hosts a multi-disciplinary group of faculty with programs in Forestry and Arboriculture, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Biology, Water Resources Conservation, and Building and Construction Technology. Collaborative and close working relationships with the USDA Forest Service, U. S. Geological Survey, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and diverse state natural resource management agencies are well established within the department, on campus, and in the region. Unifying themes across these programs include conservation of natural resources, sustainable development, and reconciliation of humans with the natural environment. We place special emphasis on faculty-student interaction, interdisciplinary activities, and cooperation among faculty. We commonly teach interdisciplinary classes and share a fundamental commitment to serving a diverse student body and the broader public, and we are committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty.
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Conservation (ECo) at UMass Amherst (http://eco.umass.edu/) is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Forest Insect Management and Conservation.We seek candidates who are interdisciplinary scholars with expertise in forestry, forest ecology, entomology, or conservation biology, including but not limited to the impacts of non-native pests and pathogens, invasive plants, climate change, and novel disturbances on regional and global forest ecosystems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work complements the department's existing strengths in forestry, forest entomology, land use change, urban forestry, climate change, and coupled social-ecological systems, and with the potential to form collaborations with state, federal, and non-governmental agencies. Candidates with collaborative experiences in interdisciplinary settings that span the natural, physical, and social sciences will be reviewed favorably. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work with colleagues in the department to seek competitive funding on topics of mutual interest. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience with marginalized identities or experience mentoring students from a wide array of backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in scientific fields.
This is a full-time (9-month academic-year) tenure-track position with an appointment breakdown of 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service. Teaching will consist of 2-3 courses per year, including an introductory forest ecology course and an upper-level course in forest insect management, and will be based on the new faculty member’s background and department’s programmatic needs. The ECo department and UMass Amherst place special emphasis on faculty-student interactions and a commitment to teaching and mentoring. Service activities encompass advising and supporting an increasingly diverse student body, as well as contributions to the university’s mission, to one’s profession, and to society. We are committed to the retention of new faculty, and the successful candidate will be provided with a departmental mentoring committee and have access to extensive university programs and mutual mentoring opportunities through the College of Natural Sciences and the University’s Office of Faculty Development. The earliest start date is September 1, 2025.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in forestry, entomology, ecology and conservation, or a closely related field, preferably with demonstrated teaching experience at the university level. Relevant research experience and a publication record is required; a demonstrated ability to secure funding is desirable. A candidate must have an aptitude for interdisciplinary problem solving; experience with applying modern statistical approaches; and a passion for environmental stewardship and sustainability in the natural environment. As we have an increasingly diverse student population, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with experience mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds in science.
Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with experience. The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
Application Instructions
Along with the application, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching (2-3 pages each), a statement of Contributions to Inclusive Excellence (see below), and contact information for three (3) professional references. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of October 20, 2024 to ensure consideration.
Search questions can be addressed to: Timothy Randhir, Search Chair, randhir@eco.umass.edu.
At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here: https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan. For this reason, we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Sep 9 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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Organization
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.
As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public.
Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.
The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.
As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.
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Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
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