Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology

Western Colorado University • Gunnison, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Colorado University invites applications for a non-tenure-track full-time faculty position in the Clark Family School of Environment and Sustainability (“Clark School”) in quantitative Wildlife Ecology. Teaching responsibilities would include graduate-level M.S. Ecology courses in wildlife population analyses, quantitative methods in ecological research, and wildlife-related electives. Other courses could be included in the teaching load based on need and qualifications. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load with release time for thesis advising and overseeing statistics tutors. Strong commitment to effective teaching, advising, service and professional development is expected. This position is in-person on-campus. The Clark School serves over 150 students across its majors and minors. Students can earn a B.A. in Environment and Sustainability, a Master in Environmental Management, or a M.S. in Ecology. Western’s faculty are teacher-scholars who contribute meaningfully to their discipline, the campus, our community, and beyond. We seek candidates who will actively support our institutional mission and strategic priorities, including: Participating in our innovative Western Watershed General Education program; Promoting wellness, inclusion, and belonging; Collaborating within and across disciplines to grow enrollment and deepen student engagement; Expanding career-connected learning and professional pathways.

Requirements

• A M.S. or Ph.D. with an emphasis in ecology, natural resources, or a wildlife-oriented discipline is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Excellence in teaching.
• Willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.
• Ability to use technology in instructional delivery, including ability to teach online and hybrid courses.
• Collegiality and professional flexibility.
• 1 or more years of experience in a wildlife ecology field (state or federal agencies, non-profits, consultancies, or higher education).
• Demonstrable experience conducting quantitative ecological and wildlife research.
• Demonstrable experience with coding.
• Demonstrable experience with computational statistics.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience teaching and advising in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level M.S. Ecology courses in wildlife population analyses, quantitative methods in ecological research, and wildlife-related electives.
• Teach other courses based on need and qualifications.
• Teach a 3/3 load with release time for thesis advising and overseeing statistics tutors.
• Provide effective teaching, advising, service, and professional development.
• Participate in the Western Watershed General Education program.
• Promote wellness, inclusion, and belonging.
• Collaborate within and across disciplines to grow enrollment and deepen student engagement.
• Expand career-connected learning and professional pathways.

Benefits

• Shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Other insurance options
• Free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years (after one year of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level