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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • 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 is part of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (CFS). The successful candidate will be expected to teach 3-4 courses per year, including mentoring courses, and lead an externally funded research program that prioritizes mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The role involves active participation in departmental, college, and university governance, as well as contributing to the intellectual and community life of the university. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate their teaching interests, experience, and vision, and how these can strengthen the BYU WWC program. A strong record of publishing in quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a clear vision for obtaining research funding are required. The position requires relocation to Utah.

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.
• Demonstrated teaching interests, experience, and vision.
• Preparedness 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 how to obtain research funding and lead a student-focused research program.
• Ability to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• Must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 regular classroom or laboratory courses per year in the WWC program plus mentoring courses.
• 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 in the program.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university governance.
• Engage in the intellectual and community life of the university.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Benefits

• Teaching assignment matching WWC program needs with candidate interest and experience.
• Opportunity to lead an externally funded research program.
• Mentoring opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Participation in departmental, college, and university governance.
• Contribution to 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