Assistant Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Management

Position Overview: Assistant Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Management

Clemson University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Management. This individual will also serve as the inaugural Assistant Director of the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center. This is a 9-month, 100% Research position, based in residence at the Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science (BICEFS) in Georgetown, SC.

We are looking for a candidate who will contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with a strong history of both fundamental and applied research, upholding our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a robust and innovative research agenda focused on the management and ecology of waterfowl.

We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in areas such as movement ecology, habitat use and selection, disease ecology, genetics, or demography of ducks and geese. The research should aim to provide clear, tangible benefits to management, conservation, and policy, with a central focus on issues impacting waterfowl populations in South Carolina and the southeastern US.

Qualifications and Expectations

The Assistant Professor in Waterfowl Ecology and Management will be expected to:

• Initiate, build, and sustain an externally funded, internationally recognized waterfowl research program.
• Publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the productivity and administration of the Kennedy Center.

The incumbent's home department and tenure-initiating unit will be the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree, or equivalent, in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, or related fields, along with research expertise in waterfowl ecology. Ideal candidates will have postdoctoral experience and a Ph.D. dissertation specifically related to waterfowl ecology, demonstrating an interest in outreach to integrate their research with stakeholder needs.

Application Process

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates on March 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered, applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio and include:

• A letter of interest.
• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A statement of research interests.
• A list of five professional references.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2025. For any questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Troy Farmer, at tmfarme@clemson.edu.

Key skills/competency

• Waterfowl Ecology
• Wildlife Management
• Environmental Conservation
• Research Program Development
• Grant Writing
• Peer-Reviewed Publication
• Graduate Student Mentorship
• Coastal Ecology
• Population Demography
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration