ASSISTANT/Associate PROFESSOR OF Agriculture (Range Ecologist)

Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Agriculture (Range Ecologist). This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 16, 2011. Salary is commensurate with qualifications & experience; excellent benefits.

Southern Utah University, a regional university with an enrollment of over 7,500 students, is located in Cedar City, Utah. Surrounded by national parks, monuments, forests and wilderness areas that draw millions of visitors annually from around the world, it is only 40 minutes from great snow skiing and year-round golfing, as well as 2 1/2 hours away from Las Vegas and 3 ½ hours from Salt Lake City.

Responsibilities:

1.Teach and advise undergraduate students majoring in Agricultural Science and Industries. Teaching assignment will include, but not necessarily be limited to, range management, natural resources, plant identification, ecology, and wildland restoration.
2. Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and accommodate changes and improvements in the curriculum and facilities commensurate with the departmental, college and university mission statements.
3. Participate in program activities serving the agricultural community.
4. Initiate and carry out appropriate scholarly work in natural resource/range management
5. Participate on departmental and campus community committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Natural Resources or Range Management
2. Laboratory skills applicable to discipline
3. Experience and education to effectively teach/supervise/ mentor:
- Introductory Range Management with lab
- Introduction to Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Management
- Wildland Plant Identification with lab
- Wildland Ecology
- Wildland Restoration with lab
- Agriculture Leadership & Seminar
- Experiential learning activities (e.g. internships and undergraduate research)
4. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
5. Broad appreciation and general understanding of components of agriculture and natural resources
6. Involvement with professional organizations and desire to stay current

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Applied experience in natural resources and/or range management
2. Previous adult extension or college-level teaching

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.suu.edu or use the direct link at http://jobs.suu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51285 and click on “Apply for this posting”.

Individuals are asked to attach, electronically, the following required documents: a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Although unofficial transcripts are listed as optional, they are required in order for your application to receive full consideration.

First consideration of applications will begin February 4, 2011; the position will remain open until filled. If you have problems attaching any of your documentation, please contact the Human Resources Office at jobs@suu.edu or 435-586-7754.

Southern Utah University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.