Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Wildlife Management (Waterfowl and Wetland Ecology) Job no: 543926 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Humboldt Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences Vacancy Announcement Tenure-Track Faculty Position Starting Fall 2025 Department of Wildlife Management Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. DESCRIPTION: Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Wildlife Management invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in Waterfowl and Wetland Ecology. DEPARTMENT: The Department of Wildlife at Cal Poly Humboldt enjoys a strong reputation for excellence in undergraduate and Master’s-level graduate education balanced with activity in applied research. It is a thriving program with approximately 400 students. Additional information on the Department of Wildlife can be found at: Department of Wildlife . PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research program. Instructional assignments will include WLDF 420 (Waterfowl Ecology and Management) and WLDF 430 (Ecology and Management of Wetland Habitats), and may include WLDF 210 (Introduction to Wildlife Conservation & Administration), WLDF 301 (Principles of Wildlife Management), WLDF 311 (Wildlife Techniques), and other courses in the program. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion. RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek to fill this position at the Assistant Professor rank; however, rank and salary are dependent on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $77,000 - $83,000. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned PhD or equivalent in Wildlife Biology, Organismal Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by date of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Record of training or expertise in waterfowl and/or wetland ecology, with additional experience in areas such as wildlife management, ecology and evolution; Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment; Demonstrable experience teaching wildlife biology, ecology, or closely related field in a classroom-, field-, and/or lab-based environment; Record of, or potential for involving students in research and scholarly activity; Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of students from diverse backgrounds; Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse students and colleagues; Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students from minoritized groups in higher education; Demonstrated ability of inclusive pedagogy strategies; Potential for effective teaching, or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies. Preferred qualifications for this position include: Experience with or potential for developing relationships with state, federal, and other management agencies to manage and conserve waterfowl populations and wetland regions; Demonstrable experience teaching and mentoring students from Latinx populations; Demonstrable experience in collaboration across traditional disciplinary lines; Demonstrated commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp: Letter of Application; Diversity Statement, including your understanding of the barriers facing Black, Indigenous, and other people of Color (BIPOC) in higher education and your past and/or future contributions to inclusive student success, including equitable access and outcomes through teaching and professional or public service. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any contributions they have made towards the inclusivity of students from the LGBTIQ community. (2 page limit); Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including how it relates to supporting students who have been historically marginalized and/or minoritized; Statement of Research Interests; Teaching Evaluations, if available; Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References. Additional application materials may be requested at a later time. APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than January 8, 2025 , applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university. Early response is encouraged. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. J-18808-Ljbffr
