Associate/Full Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Wetlands Management

Ohio State University · Columbus Campus · 2 days ago

Employment: Full time
Category: Education

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Job Title:

Associate/Full Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Wetlands Management

Department:

FAES | School of Environment and Natural Resources

Position Description

This is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment with responsibilities distributed as described across research, teaching and service. Our aim is to recruit, support, and retain a scholar that will foster science based

conservation of migratory waterfowl and other gamebirds, as well as wetlands and associated upland habitats that sustain wildlife populations and human well-being. Pending Board of Trustee approval, this position will include annual research funds and an Endowed Professorship for those at appropriate rank supported by Winous Point Marsh Conservancy (WPMC). WPMC is committed to providing additional research funding, facilities and logistical support for this research program consistent with their mission.

We encourage applications from scholars with an emphasis on the generation, dissemination, and application of science-based knowledge to inform conservation and management decisions. We strongly

encourage applications whose scholarship demonstrates an integrated program in wildlife ecology and conservation with emphasis on:

Population dynamics of waterfowl and other bird species
Ecology and management of wetlands and associated upland systems
Wetland habitat restoration and ecosystem services
Interactions among ecological function, wildlife conservation, and human use

The successful candidate will teach approximately 2 undergraduate or graduate courses per year, primarily in waterfowl and wetlands ecology, wildlife population management, and experiential learning courses. They

will collaborate with SENR faculty, Ohio State University Extension and SeaGrant, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, the Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, and other partners on applied

research and outreach opportunities. Depending on experience and qualifications, the incumbent may have a significant co-leadership or coordinating role in the Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory conducting and administering grant-funded research, education and outreach programs.

Performance Objectives

1. Develop new or enhance existing courses aligned with SENR’s Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife major.

2. Demonstrate an ability to cultivate learning environments where students feel they belong within the School of Environment and Natural Resources and related professions.

3. Contribute to professional development and outreach workshops for practitioners and stakeholders.

4. Engage with and provide leadership for the Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Laboratory.

5. Develop and/or expand an independent research program on the ecology and management of waterfowl, wetlands, and associated wildlife communities, including presenting results at national and international meetings, securing extramural funding, and producing impactful publications.

6. Advise graduate and undergraduate students, including Environment and Natural Resources Graduate Program and SENR honors students.

7. Work collaboratively with university faculty and staff, School of Environment and Natural Resources and/or OSU extension, government agencies, non-government organizations, and/or community groups to advance the land grant mission of the college and university.

8. Serve the School of Environment and Natural Resources, university, and professional communities through committee work and other appropriate activities, including serving as faculty advisor for

student organizations such as Ducks Unlimited.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Earned Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, wetlands science, or a closely related field
Demonstrated interest in or experience with applied research on wildlife populations and habitat ecology in wetland systems
Experience conducting field-based studies and ecological investigations
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Evidence of potential for excellence in research and teaching.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a willingness and ability to work closely with diverse groups of academic (e.g., students, staff, faculty) and practitioner audiences.
Demonstrated interest in and/or experience with teaching, recruiting, mentoring, and advising a diverse body of students.

Desired:

Experience integrating research, teaching, and outreach
Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, with environmental and social scientists
Experience securing external funding
Engagement with stakeholders, practitioners, and conservation organizations

Additional Information:

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

Required:

Cover letter- Describe your qualifications, area(s) of expertise, career goals, and alignment with desired qualifications and preferred qualifications where applicable
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (no more than 2 pages)
Statement of Service/Outreach (no more than 2 pages)
Names/contact information of three references ( Note: Letters of reference are expected to be solicited prior to advancing to the next stage of the hiring process; inform your references when you apply so that letters can be finalized at/soon after time of request )

Initial consideration will be given to applications received by Friday November 16, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. We welcome informal inquiries, which can be made by contacting Search Committee Chair Dr. Chris Tonra at [email protected].

Department/School Information
Since its inception in 1968, the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) has evolved and changed to meet the changing needs and demands of society, students, and the various natural resource professions. The School’s foundation is its interdisciplinarity, coupling the natural sciences with the social sciences and human dimensions of sustainable natural resources management for the well-being of people and society. The School’s vision is a productive society in harmony with a sustainable and healthy environment. The mission of SENR is to enhance and impart knowledge of natural and social systems and their essential relationships in the context of natural resource use and management and to continuously improve the academic strength of the School through effective teaching, including extension teaching, sound research, and hiring the best possible faculty.

SENR has 5 undergraduate majors and 7 minors and certificates that share the goal of conservation and stewardship of our environment. Our approximately 600 undergraduate students are active in experiential learning opportunities ranging from the field to the lab. Our graduate programs include an MS and PhD program as well as a professional Masters (MENR) program and several minors and certificates. Our approximately 100 graduate students are active in the classroom and in research, participating in over $13 million in annual research expenditures through our diverse research programs.

The College
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) anchors its mission in a simple, yet powerful phrase: We Sustain Life. Faculty, staff and students alike contribute to this mission in a variety of ways. Our Strategic Alignment outlines the colleges values. These values, which align with the university’s Shared Values, shape our goals of our Strategic Alignment. We are committed to scholarship across three mission areas (teaching, research, Extension) with a commitment to serving our state in addition to the country and world. As a land grant, we are part of a cooperative structure that includes key partners all dedicated to integrating research, education, and Extension to improve the food and agricultural sectors, the environment, and the quality of people’s lives. We educate not just undergraduate and graduate students but learners across the lifespan. We work to ensure groundbreaking scientific discoveries are brought out of the laboratory and into the hands of those who can put them to work.

CFAES houses 11 departments/schools with over 20 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs, including 3 interdisciplinary programs affiliated with multiple Ohio State colleges. We also administer OSU Extension, which provides robust and relevant programming to Ohioans and beyond in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Community Development. We are one college spanning three campuses: Columbus, CFAES Wooster, and Statewide. Our CFAES Wooster campus includes a large research station and Ohio State’s only two-year academic unit, Ohio State ATI. The Statewide campus includes 11 research stations and Extension offices in all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Our At a Glance provides additional information regarding our size, capacity, and impact as a college.

The University
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Location:

Kottman Hall (0340)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

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