Lecturer of Wildlife Ecology

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology at the University of Maine invites applications for a 2-year, fixed-term lecturer position in wildlife conservation, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025. We seek candidates dedicated to teaching excellence and mentoring undergraduate students. This is a 100% teaching appointment.

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology houses one of the oldest programs in Wildlife Ecology in the United States. Our department excels at providing field-based learning experiences that take advantage of University of Maine’s proximity to a diverse array of natural areas, and these opportunities are cited by students as their single most important reason for choosing UMaine. We house a vibrant community of approximately 170 undergraduate majors, 30 graduate students, and 12 faculty and professional staff. 

Essential position responsibilities include undergraduate teaching, undergraduate advising, and departmental service. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in Fish and Wildlife Conservation and upper-division courses focused on Wildlife Population Dynamics and Wildlife Policy and Administration. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate students and conduct departmental service, with course release allowances in accordance with department workload guidelines. The position carries an expectation to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University and the discipline. 

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or closely-related field. The degree must be completed prior to the date of employment, but all but dissertation (ABD) candidates are encouraged to apply
• Strong potential for or an established record of teaching excellence
• Strong potential for or an established record of student mentorship
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the discipline and institution

Preferred:

• Strong interest in or demonstrated record of engaging undergraduate students in research 
• Strong potential for or an established record of collaborative research, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• A record of professional experiences in the fields of wildlife management or related disciplines 
• At least one year teaching experience

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Updated February 10th - For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on February 16, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Amber Roth at amber.roth@maine.edu. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.  The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).