Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation invites
applications for an academic-year (9-month), tenure-track position, to be
filled at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an individual with strong
interest and field experience in applied aspects of fish ecology and
fisheries management.  
Demonstrated expertise and commitment to interdisciplinary research in broad
areas of importance to the future of fish and wildlife conservation and
management are especially desirable (e.g., effects of climate change, energy
development, land and water uses on fisheries and aquatic ecosystems).  The
candidate's expertise should complement the Department's existing and
emerging programs in fish and wildlife population dynamics and management,
conservation genetics, marine fisheries, human dimensions, habitat ecology,
landscape and community ecology, ecotoxicology, wildlife diseases, and
conservation biology.

The incumbent should have sufficient background in field studies and fish
ecology and management to be qualified to teach core courses in the
fisheries program (fisheries techniques, fisheries management) and will also
be expected to teach a graduate course in her/his area of expertise, for an
average of 2 courses per year.  The incumbent also will advise undergraduate
and graduate students and be expected to attract extramural funding to
support graduate student research in the area of expertise.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Fisheries Science, Applied Fish
Ecology, Conservation Biology, or closely related field; commitment to
excellence in the Land Grant University mission areas of teaching, research
and outreach; demonstrated potential for scholarship/research and securing
external funding for research; effective communication skills; and
commitment to cultural diversity.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in design, execution, and
analysis of field and laboratory studies; expertise in interdisciplinary
approaches to experimental fish ecology and management; skills in landscape
spatial analysis; postdoctoral experience that includes teaching and
advising/mentoring at the university level; experience in supervising
student (graduate or undergraduate) research; strong publication record;
success in grant writing; ability and intent to cooperate and collaborate
with state and federal conservation/management agencies; experience in
interdisciplinary teams; and demonstrated commitment to recruitment and
retention of under-represented groups.

To Apply: Applications should be made on-line at www.jobs.vt.edu.  Refer to
posting number 0122367.  Application packages should include the following:
a) curriculum vitae; b) transcripts from all institutions of higher
education attended; c) letter of interest summarizing areas of expertise and
experience germane to the position; d) a one-page statement of research
interests and approach; e) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and
approach, and specific graduate teaching interests; f) a one-page statement
of outreach philosophy and approach; g) list of at least 3 references.

Review of applications will begin December 3, 2012.  

Questions about the position or the application process should be directed
to:

Dr. Brian Murphy, Search Committee Chair
Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation    
100 Cheatham Hall
Virginia Tech MC 0321
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6959
Fax: 540-231-7580
e-mail: murph...@vt.edu

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in
that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women,
minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities
desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Dr. Eric
Hallerman, Department Head, Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation
(540-231-5573) (voice); 1-800-
828-1120 [VTRS], by the application deadline

Anticipated Starting Date: August 10, 2013