Faculty Position in Wetland Ecology and Management

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty Position in Wetland Ecology and Management

This position is a joint appointment at the Assistant Professor rank
in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of
Plant Biology. Applicants will be expected to develop an independent
research program that has a strong graduate student focus supported
by extramural funding. Successful candidates will address basic &
applied ecological questions with vegetated aquatic habitats and
their associated fauna, including topics such as wetland-animal
interactions, wetland restoration or mitigation, ecosystem services,
invasive species dynamics, or biotic interactions that structure
wetland environments or wetland-watershed linkages. The candidate
will be expected to instruct an undergraduate course in wetland
ecology and management, develop a graduate level course in his/her
area of specialization, and implement an active outreach program
related to the management of wetland landscapes.

MSU provides an excellent environment for creative research in
wetland ecology and opportunities to interact and collaborate with
ecologists with diverse and complementary interests. Modern
laboratory space and competitive start-up support will be
provided. In addition, there is a diversity of wetland habitats
available for research in Michigan: many of these are located in
close proximity to the East Lansing campus and W. K. Kellogg
Biological Station (KBS), a year-round teaching and research station
affiliated with MSU (http://www.kbs.msu.edu). MSU has exceptional
breadth and depth in wetland ecology and policy, limnology, fisheries
and wildlife, plant sciences, and ecological, evolutionary and
environmental sciences, and provides a stimulating atmosphere for
research and scholarship. The interdepartmental program in Ecology,
Evolutionary Biology and Behavior (http://www.msu.edu/~eebb/) and the
Environmental Science and Policy Program (www.environment.msu.edu)
provide additional opportunities for collaborations and complement
departmental strengths in ecology.

Applicants should have demonstrated productivity and evidence of
independent research. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged
to apply. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and
receive reasonable accommodation. To assure consideration,
applications should be received by November 5, 2007. Applications
should include curriculum vitae, a summary of research
accomplishments, brief descriptions of future ideas for research,
teaching, and outreach, and names and complete contact information
for 3 or more persons who are willing to submit confidential letters
of reference. Information about the Departments can be found at
http://www.fw.msu.edu and http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu. Questions
regarding this position or electronic submission of applications may
be directed by e-mail to <mailto:campa@msu.edu>campa@msu.edu,
517/353-2042, or materials sent to: Dr. Henry (Rique) Campa, III,
Search Committee Chairperson, Michigan State University, Department
of Fisheries and Wildlife, 13 Natural Resources Building, East
Lansing, MI 48824-1222.



Jim Schneider - Academic Adviser
Undergraduate Advising Center
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Michigan State University
40 Natural Resources Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
Office:   517-353-9091
Fax:     517-432-1699
E-Mail:   schne181@msu.edu
FW Web Site: http://www.fw.msu.edu/