Assistant Professor of Forest Ecohydrology /Tenure-Track

University of Arkansas System • Monticello, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a tenure-track, 12-month Assistant Professor of Forest Ecohydrology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM). The role involves establishing an innovative, dynamic, nationally-recognized research program in forest ecohydrology, developing grant proposals and securing funding, publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and recruiting and mentoring graduate students. The successful candidate will also serve as an advisor for undergraduate students and coordinate or contribute to cooperative research efforts with faculty and other stakeholders in the region. Teaching duties will include undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in watershed management and related areas. The appointment is approximately 70% research and 30% teaching. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs, located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in or closely related to natural resource management, ecosystem ecology, ecohydrology, forest hydrology, or wetlands ecology
• Value high-quality teaching
• Ability to secure research funding
• Active record of publication
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative, dynamic, nationally-recognized research program in forest ecohydrology
• Develop grant proposals and secure funding
• Publish in peer-reviewed, nationally recognized scientific journals
• Recruit and mentor graduate students
• Serve as an advisor for undergraduate students
• Coordinate or contribute to cooperative research efforts by faculty and other stakeholders in the region
• Teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in watershed management and related courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees