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University of Wisconsin Madison

Assistant Professor of Climate Change Ecology

University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


Job Summary:

The Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Climate Change Ecology. The selected candidate will mount a vigorous research program while making significant contributions to the teaching mission of the Departments of Integrative Biology and Botany. We aim to hire an ecologist who studies the consequences of climate change, including mechanisms that underpin ecological transformation, and who advances approaches for mitigating undesirable outcomes or adapting to future climate conditions. The selected candidate will be a biologist/ecologist working in terrestrial or aquatic environments with background in one or more of the following areas: landscape ecology; macroecology; landscape-level conservation; biogeochemistry; and ecosystem ecology, management, or resilience. Beyond their disciplinary expertise, candidates should be interested in interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at developing climate change solutions. The ability to integrate empirical data collection with simulation/process-based modeling in their research is desirable.

Responsibilities:

Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of Letters & Science, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service. The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.

Education:

Required: PhD in Biology or related field is required by start of appointment.

Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in scholarly research and teaching. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

NegotiableACADEMIC (9 months)

How to Apply:

Apply online at

Jobs at UW

under job number 306424. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants should submit the following 5 items:a cover letter of application,curriculum vitae,research statement (upload as 1 doc, max 2 pages)teaching and mentoring statement (upload as 1 doc, max 2 pages), andthree representative publications (upload as 1 document)Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references; for candidates who advance in our process, reference letters will be solicited. For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59 pm on November 24, 2024.Contact:

Monica Turnerturnermg@wisc.edu608-262-2592Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Assistant Professor(FA040)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

306424-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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