Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
(70% teaching/30% research)
We are seeking a candidate with abilities and expertise to establish a teaching program in wildlife ecology
and conservation that builds on the teaching excellence of the department. Additionally, the candidate
will be expected to establish an externally funded research program focused on habitat management
issues and the response of wildlife to human-altered landscapes. An area of interest to the State is
ungulate wildlife habitat management and issues related to ungulate populations in Oklahoma. Teaching
responsibilities are 4 courses per year that will include 3 undergraduate courses including wildlife
management, habitat management, and a course to be determined later and 1 graduate course to be
developed by the candidate based on the candidate’s expertise and needs of the department. Other
responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate students, involvement in the Student
Chapter of The Wildlife Society, recruiting and training graduate students, and serving on departmental,
college, and university committees.
For more information see http://nrem.okstate.edu/WildlifeEcolCons.pdf or contact Dr. Craig Davis
(craig.davis@okstate.edu).

Qualifications:
1. A PhD in wildlife management/ecology, ecology, or a related field from an accredited university is
required. Post-doctoral experience with a record of quality publications, teaching experience, and
demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding is preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate students.
3. Ability and desire to work closely and collaboratively with the NREM faculty and other natural
resource professionals to deliver quality educational opportunities for undergraduate and
graduate students.

The positions will be filled by January 1, 2013, or as soon thereafter as a qualified candidate is available.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Individuals wishing to apply should submit: 1) statement of research and instruction interests and
philosophies, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) academic transcripts, 4) up to three reprints of journal publications,
and 5) contact information for three references. Please submit all materials electronically to Melissa Dunn
at Melissa.dunn@okstate.edu. Review of candidates will begin on 1 September 2012.
For more information about the department, visit http://nrem.okstate.edu.