Full Professor Rangeland Ecology in Natural Resources and the Environment Posting Number: req20401 Department: Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Ext Department Website Link: snre.arizona.edu Location: Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights: The University of Arizona is seeking candidates to fill The Kemper and Ethel Marley Chair and Endowment for Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship. Faculty appointment will be a Full Professor, Rangeland Ecology and Management in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment. The Marley Endowment for Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship works to support technical assistance, community-based research, and education to enhance and strengthen the ecological, economic, and social viability of Arizona ranching in the 21st century. The candidate selected for this position will work to empower communities to solve specific resource management problems and promote problem-solving research and careful stewardship of Arizona’s economic and ecological rangeland resources. Primary efforts focused on leadership in: Developing and facilitating complex and diverse networks of participants. Providing agile research and educational programs to address identified needs. Identifying emerging issues for programming. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high profile, relevant research, and education program in Sustainable Rangeland Stewardship, with emphasis on arid and semi-arid rangelands, recognized at regional, state, national, and international levels. The position is associated with an endowed chair which may be renewed every five years and is subject to a review process. Duties & Responsibilities: The position is a 9-month, tenure track Full Rank Professor appointment (60-30-10 Extension-Research-Service). Work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including state and federal agencies, ranchers, commodity groups, private industry, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations to formulate educational programs for diverse audiences and develop innovative approaches to solving rangeland problems. Provide training, technical expertise, and educational programming support for County Extension Agents in rangeland management. Empower participatory research and education that support sustainable rangeland stewardship and community-based conservation. Engage and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in sustainable rangeland stewardship. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in relevant field such as Natural Resources, Economic Development, Rangeland Ecology and Management, Environmental Policy, Participatory Research, Restoration Ecology. 10 years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with regulation of livestock grazing permits and leases on Federal and State lands. Knowledge of wildlife/livestock interactions and mitigation practices. Experience in rangeland monitoring and assessment of trends. Proven track record of educational programming for diverse audiences. Experience engaging and mentoring students in sustainable rangeland stewardship. Rank: To be Determined FLSA: Exempt Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.0 Work Calendar: Academic Job Category: Faculty Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: $110,000-$130,000 DOE Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies: 1 Target Hire Date: 3/4/2025 Open Date: 9/4/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant: Please include the following 5 documents in your application: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, Names and contact information for 3-5 references, Statement of Research, and A Statement of Outreach, Partnership and Education Philosophy with supporting evidence of performance. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 1 Oct 2024. Diversity Statement: At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation and creating an inclusive academic community. J-18808-Ljbffr
