Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a leading public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our scenic campus in Western Massachusetts provides a unique blend of academic rigor and natural beauty.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation to join our Department of Environmental Conservation. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a start date of January 26, 2025. The successful candidate will teach 19 course credits per year, including courses such as Introduction to Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Sampling and Identification, and Vertebrate Field Ecology.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in wildlife conservation and ecology
• Develop and implement curriculum for courses in wildlife conservation and ecology
• Contribute to departmental service and committee work

Requirements

• Minimum of three years graduate education in wildlife or animal ecology and conservation
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to conservation of biological diversity
• Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and a desire to excel as a teacher and mentor

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD and teaching experience at the university level

Additional Information

The Department of Environmental Conservation is committed to practices that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will gain experience and training in mentoring students from underrepresented groups in STEM. We offer a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for research and professional development.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• 9-month academic year appointment

Salary Information

• Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and mentoring, statement of research interests, and a statement of Contributions to Inclusive Excellence. Search questions can be addressed to Professor Paige Warren at pswarren@umass.edu. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of October 1, 2024 to ensure consideration.

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