Environmental Career Center
Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management
Environmental Career Center, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management
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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:
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.
Course Teachings 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 Responsibilities
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 undergraduate and graduate 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.
Engage in community outreach through research, education, or practice, particularly with a local or regional focus.
Support program development; candidates with expertise in fisheries may develop a Fisheries Field Techniques course.
Eligibility For Employment Recent doctoral graduates and post‑docs, academics with previous tenure‑track experience, and non‑academic professionals (e.g., nonprofit, federal or state government, or private sector careers) with a doctoral degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
PhD in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field on or by August 1, 2026; ABD candidates must obtain the degree within the first academic year of employment.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas, mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary 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
Job Posting Dates Job Posting Date:
10/15/2025 Job Close Date:
12/1/2025 Position Type:
Permanent
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday December 1, 2025. Submit the online application at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of research interests
Two writing samples (peer reviewed preferred)
List of 3 Professional references; if ABD, one reference must be from Dissertation Chair.
Equal 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, 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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Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management
role at
Environmental Career Center .
Be among the first 25 applicants.
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:
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.
Course Teachings 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 Responsibilities
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 undergraduate and graduate 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.
Engage in community outreach through research, education, or practice, particularly with a local or regional focus.
Support program development; candidates with expertise in fisheries may develop a Fisheries Field Techniques course.
Eligibility For Employment Recent doctoral graduates and post‑docs, academics with previous tenure‑track experience, and non‑academic professionals (e.g., nonprofit, federal or state government, or private sector careers) with a doctoral degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
PhD in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field on or by August 1, 2026; ABD candidates must obtain the degree within the first academic year of employment.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching applied undergraduate and graduate courses in targeted disciplinary areas, mentoring students, and working in an interdisciplinary 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
Job Posting Dates Job Posting Date:
10/15/2025 Job Close Date:
12/1/2025 Position Type:
Permanent
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Monday December 1, 2025. Submit the online application at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Statement of research interests
Two writing samples (peer reviewed preferred)
List of 3 Professional references; if ABD, one reference must be from Dissertation Chair.
Equal 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, 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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