Assistant/ Associate Professor of Community Ecology

Alpine

Borderlands Research Institute

Position# G98285

12/19/2024

Yes

09/01/2025

Competitive and commensurate with experience, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications:• A Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related field.• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.• Proven track record of securing research funding.• Strong publication record in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.• Commitment to teaching and student mentorship.

The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Community Ecology to begin in Fall 2025. We seek a scholar specializing in the interactions between habitat and wildlife community dynamics in arid ecosystems. The successful candidate will develop a robust research program focused on community ecology in arid ecosystems, exploring how ecological restoration influences species interactions, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions.
While the candidate may specialize in any taxonomic group (e.g., carnivores, birds, herpetofauna, plants, or other communities), they should demonstrate a strong interest in understanding how these communities respond to habitat restoration and management practices. Working closely with BRI partners-including private landowners, NGOs, and other academic institutions-the candidate will assess ecological outcomes relevant to wildlife conservation, ecosystem health, and species diversity in the context of arid landscapes.
Key Responsibilities: • Integrate within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with experts in various fields to advance BRl’s mission.• Develop an independent research program focused on how wildlife communities, including key species such as pollinators, grassland birds, and mammals, respond to habitat restoration efforts, with a particular emphasis on the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem.• Mentor undergraduate/graduate students, guiding their research projects/academic development.
• Secure external funding through grant writing to support research initiatives. • Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals, contributing significantly to community and restoration ecology.
The individual hired for this position will be responsible for teaching several key courses in the Natural Resource Management and Wildlife programs, including:
• Community Ecology• Range Ecology• Ecological Modeling
This position is security sensitive.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

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Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas (www.alpinetexas.com), is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers.Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park, are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine. More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings through our website (http://www.sulross.edu).
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