Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Employer: Louisiana State University Agriculture Center

Location:  Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Conservation Geneticist

The School of Renewable Natural Resources at the LSU Agricultural Center invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in conservation genetics.  The position requires a Ph.D. in Wildlife, Forestry, Fisheries, Ecology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field with training and research experience in conservation genetics.  Teaching experience is highly desirable.  Responsibilities will involve development of an ecologically-oriented research program in natural resources, emphasizing genetic approaches to conservation and management of natural plant and animal populations.  The appointee will be expected to conduct both basic and applied research, and must work effectively with state, federal, and private organizations.  The appointee also will be expected to obtain research grants, publish findings in a variety of outlets, participate in university committees, advise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  Because of the nature of this position, the candidate will be encouraged to collaborate across disciplines in the School, interacting with faculty in wildlife and fisheries sciences, forestry, forest products, and aquaculture.  Teaching duties will include Conservation Genetics and additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The School is recognized as a leading institution in North America for scholarly activity in the field of natural resource management, and offers a stimulating research environment and a strong graduate program.  The School currently houses a fully outfitted, state-of-the-art genetics laboratory to support the successful candidate.  To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research goals, and contact information for five references to: Dr. Philip Stouffer, 227 RNR, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6202.  For more information, contact Dr. Stouffer at pstouffer@lsu.edu or visit the RNR website at http://www.rnr.lsu.edu.  For full consideration, applications should be received by 30 May 2008.  LSU Agriculture Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.  An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 The official job description mentions this job as if it were a one-year position.  That wording just means that it is renewable annually, as are all tenure-track positions at LSU.  Pending acceptable performance, we anticipate that the person hired will be reappointed annually until s/he applies for tenure.

Official job description-pdf

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 

For more information visit: www.lsuagcenter.com