Endowed Chair in Rangeland and Restoration Ecology

Job DescriptionClosing:October 31, or until a qualified candidate is identified. Start datenegotiable.Position:Tenure-trackfacultyposition(rankdependingonexperience and qualifications)withtheCaesar KlebergWildlifeResearchInstituteand the Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK). We seek a dynamic scholar to develop and lead an impactful research program focused on rangeland restoration ecology. Rangeland restoration ecology is a broad and diverse area of research that can include fire ecology, plant-community dynamics, rangeland management, wildlife-habitat ecology, invasive species ecology, native-grassland restoration, reclamation,among others. In addition to developing their own research program, the selected candidate will have the opportunity tocollaboratewith a flagship program, Texas Native Seeds. Texas Native Seeds is a nationally recognized program with a mission of developing ecologically-adaptednative seed sources and successful restoration techniques for native grasslands in Texas. The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student academic growth using the best practices in teaching and mentorship, and extend results to stakeholders, society, and the scientific community. ThisEndowed Chair position is a 75% research and 25% teaching, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with potential for summer salary. We welcome applications from professionals of all academic ranks, as well as professionals from industry. Initialsalaryand academic rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) shallbecommensuratewithqualificationsandexperience.Responsibilities:Develop and leadan impactful, dynamic,andextramurally-fundedresearch program focused on rangeland restorationecology commensurate with a 75% research appointment.Collaborate with Texas Native Seeds and support their growing native plant restoration research efforts in Texas.Teach1graduate-leveland1undergraduate-levelcourseannually(25%) tomeettheneedsoftheDepartment.Mentorgraduateandundergraduatestudentsinresearch and professional development.Engage in professional service withintheDepartment,College,andUniversityasneeded.Qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, botany, rangeland science, restoration ecology, wildlife ecology, or related field from an accredited university.Evidenceofinnovative and applied research withinrangeland restoration ecology,demonstratedby arecordof producingpublications, presentations, and other scholarly materials.Ability to instruct courses in rangeland plants, rangeland ecology, fire ecology, and/or restoration ecology, incorporating new technologies and teaching techniques into classes.Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours inecology, botany, plant-community dynamics, restoration ecology, range and wildlife science, fire ecology, or ecosystem science and management.Demonstrated potential to attract extramuralfunding.Demonstratedabilitytocommunicatewithstudents,professionals,layaudiences,andotherscientists.Preference will be given to applicants with:Experience conducting research on working landscapes.Experience in plant community dynamics and-or fire ecology.Strong quantitativeskills.Demonstratedabilityfoster and sustain positive, working relationships withprivatelandowners; state, federal,and tribal agencies; non-governmental organizations; private foundations.Postdoctoral experience which may include University teaching and researchCKWRI, TAMUK: CKWRI is a privately funded research unit embedded withinTAMUK that has provided science-based information for enhancing the conservation and management of Texas wildlife and rangelands for over 40 years. The successful applicant will join an established and award-winning team of ~30 faculty and research staff who work with ~55 M.S. and Ph.D. students to conduct innovative and applied research in partnership with numerous non-government organizations, state and federal agencies, and private landowners across the state. As faculty members of the RWSC Department, CKWRI’s scientists also mentor, educate, and provide hands-on experiences to ~ undergraduate students, playing a critical role in developing the next generation of wildlife professionals. Faculty and students alike enjoy small class sizes at TAMUK, a small Hispanic-Serving Institution serving ~7, students and the oldest, continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25, that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi (population: ~,) and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is miles to the south at Brownsville or miles to the west at Laredo. The region boasts world-class fishing and birding, access to the longest, undeveloped barrier island in the world (Padre Island National Seashore), and a friendly, diverse community rich in history and culture.Application: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of teaching and research philosophies, a detailed vita stating education, experience, and qualifications,copiesoftranscriptsfromallcollegesattended,andthreeprofessionalreferencesincludingnames,e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. Address referrals and questions regarding the position to Dr. Anthony Falk. Submit applications here: Dr. Anthony Falk, Chair of Search Committee MSC , University Blvd.Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas -Anthony.falk@tamuk.eduPrior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC , Kingsville, Texas -. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee chair as instructed above.