Plant & Wildlife Sciences – CFS Professorial Faculty – Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University (BYU) is seeking a Professorial Faculty member for the Plant & Wildlife Sciences department, specializing in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation (WWC). This position involves teaching, leading a research program, and actively participating in departmental and university governance. The successful candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to the intellectual and community life of the university. This role requires relocation to Utah and adherence to BYU's Honor Code and Mission Alignment Statement.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to wildlife and wildlands conservation, completed by the start date.
• Teaching experience relevant to the position and the applicant’s career status.
• Research, mentoring, and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research program that prioritizes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Record of publishing in quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals relative to career status.
• Vision for obtaining research funding and leading a student-focused research program.
• Ability to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 regular classroom or laboratory courses per year in the WWC program, plus mentoring courses, matching program needs with candidate interest and experience.
• Lead an externally funded research program that prioritizes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Achieve annual quality peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional or stakeholder meetings by the faculty and students.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university governance.
• Engage in the intellectual and community life of the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree