New River Community College
Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management
New River Community College, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management
College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School: Environmental Sciences - 32351
Vacancy Number: 16F-708
Position Number: 653
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire two nine‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor(s) of Natural Resource Management starting August 10, 2026. This is not a remote position and may be required to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate will teach 5 courses per year. Courses taught will include either Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195) or Global Environmental Issues (EVS 205), and three or more of the following established courses:
EVS 489: Wetlands Ecology and Management
EVS 450: Avian Ecology and Management
EVS 410: Environmental Modeling
EVS 440: Wildlife Field Methods for Conservation – Birds
EVS 472: Coastal Protected Areas Management
EVS 519: Advanced Applied Environmental Research
EVS 540: Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Management
Candidate Requirements
Create and maintain a robust research agenda focused on applied research that informs natural resource management and conservation.
Maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas (e.g., lab, field, real‑world projects, case work), mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
Generate externally funded research, publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.
Actively engage in departmental meetings, committees, and other acts of service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Community engagement through research/evaluation, education, or practice, particularly with a local or regional focus, is encouraged.
To further support program development, candidates with expertise in fisheries may also develop a Fisheries Field Techniques course.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field on or by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment. Note: ABD for the terminal degree may be considered; however doctoral degree must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas, mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
Demonstrate the ability to generate externally funded research, publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience N/A
Required Certifications or Licensure N/A
Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Environmental Sciences focuses on the relationships among the social, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of natural and built environments. The department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, drawing upon the resources of many related fields to provide the rigorous analysis necessary to understand environmental problems and formulate environmentally‑sound solutions. Our curriculum inspires students to become active and engaged environmental stewards.
College/School Information The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre‑engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post‑baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.
University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Multi‑Positions
Special Notes to Applicants Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Application Requirements Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday December 1, 2025. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching Philosophy 4. Statement of Research Interests 5. Two writing samples (peer reviewed preferred) 6. List of 3 Professional references (if ABD at time of application, one reference must be from Dissertation Chair).
If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the ‘Other’ category. Please note: Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Contact Information For questions concerning the education or experience requirements, job description, etc. to Dr. Chris Dumas, Chair of the Search Committee, at dumasc@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Suzanne Mullins at mullinss@uncw.edu.
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 10/15/2025
Job Close Date 12/1/2025
To Apply Visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37698
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire two nine‑month tenure‑track Assistant Professor(s) of Natural Resource Management starting August 10, 2026. This is not a remote position and may be required to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate will teach 5 courses per year. Courses taught will include either Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195) or Global Environmental Issues (EVS 205), and three or more of the following established courses:
EVS 489: Wetlands Ecology and Management
EVS 450: Avian Ecology and Management
EVS 410: Environmental Modeling
EVS 440: Wildlife Field Methods for Conservation – Birds
EVS 472: Coastal Protected Areas Management
EVS 519: Advanced Applied Environmental Research
EVS 540: Foundations of Environmental Conservation and Management
Candidate Requirements
Create and maintain a robust research agenda focused on applied research that informs natural resource management and conservation.
Maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas (e.g., lab, field, real‑world projects, case work), mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
Generate externally funded research, publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.
Actively engage in departmental meetings, committees, and other acts of service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Community engagement through research/evaluation, education, or practice, particularly with a local or regional focus, is encouraged.
To further support program development, candidates with expertise in fisheries may also develop a Fisheries Field Techniques course.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field on or by August 1, 2026, to be eligible for employment. Note: ABD for the terminal degree may be considered; however doctoral degree must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas, mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary academic context.
Demonstrate the ability to generate externally funded research, publish in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and present at conferences/symposia.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience N/A
Required Certifications or Licensure N/A
Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Environmental Sciences focuses on the relationships among the social, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of natural and built environments. The department offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, drawing upon the resources of many related fields to provide the rigorous analysis necessary to understand environmental problems and formulate environmentally‑sound solutions. Our curriculum inspires students to become active and engaged environmental stewards.
College/School Information The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre‑engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post‑baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.
University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Multi‑Positions
Special Notes to Applicants Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Application Requirements Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday December 1, 2025. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching Philosophy 4. Statement of Research Interests 5. Two writing samples (peer reviewed preferred) 6. List of 3 Professional references (if ABD at time of application, one reference must be from Dissertation Chair).
If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the ‘Other’ category. Please note: Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Contact Information For questions concerning the education or experience requirements, job description, etc. to Dr. Chris Dumas, Chair of the Search Committee, at dumasc@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Suzanne Mullins at mullinss@uncw.edu.
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 10/15/2025
Job Close Date 12/1/2025
To Apply Visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37698
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (including gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
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