Job Title: Plant & Wildlife Sciences – Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation, CFS Professorial Faculty Posting End Date: October 15, 2026 *NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @11:59 pm MST Position Start Date: July 1, 2027 Required Degree: Doctoral degree in a field relevant to wildlife and wildlands conservation. The required degree must be completed by the start date. Experience: Teaching
experience: Teaching experience relevant to the position and the applicant’s career status will be evaluated. The applicant should document their teaching interests, experience, vision, and how these could strengthen the BYU WWC program. Research, mentoring, and leadership experience: The application should show that the candidate is prepared to lead a research program that prioritizes mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students. The applicant’s record of publishing in quality, peer-reviewed scientific journals will be evaluated relative to their career status. A vision for how to obtain research funding and lead a student-focused research program is required. Duties/Expectations: Teaching: The successful candidate will teach 3-4 regular classroom or laboratory courses per year in the WWC program plus mentoring
courses. The specific teaching assignment will match WWC program needs with candidate interest and experience. Potential courses could include some of the following: Principles of Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Techniques for Wildlife Investigations and Management, Conservation of Carnivores, Introduction to Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Safety Certifications for Field Biologists,
Fisheries and Wetlands Management, etc. Scholarship: The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program that prioritizes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. A successful research program leads annually to quality peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional or stakeholder meetings by the faculty and students in the program. Citizenship: Faculty are expected to
participate actively in departmental, college, and university governance and engage in the intellectual and community life of the university. Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application. Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. BELONGING
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