Associate​/Professor​/Chair, Natural Resources & Environmental Science

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Associate/Professor/Chair for the Natural Resources & Environmental Science Department. The role involves providing leadership, managing resources, and fostering collaboration among faculty and stakeholders. Candidates should have a Ph.D., leadership experience, and a strong record of scholarly achievement. The position is based in Reno, NV, and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic settings.
Position: Associate / Professor / Chair, Natural Resources & Environmental Science

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Job Description

The Natural Resources & Environmental Science Department is seeking an established academic at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level to serve as Department Chair for this highly productive, interdisciplinary faculty, and we invite applicants with significant academic and organizational experience. The Chair will report to the CABNR Dean while providing administrative, intellectual, and philosophical leadership of NRES.
Major Responsibilities
• Provide visionary leadership that leverages the strengths of NRES to meet regional and global educational and research needs.
• Cultivate impactful relationships with community leaders, natural resource agencies, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to achieve short-and long-term goals for instruction, research, and engagement consistent with that of a Carnegie R1 institution.
• Promote a culture of respect and collaboration among faculty that is focused on a shared vision.
• Maintain the departmental priority to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff that exhibit and value excellence and innovation.
• Manage human, financial, and physical resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent, and advocate for, NRES faculty, staff, students, and programs across the college, university as well as other stakeholders.Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. degree in environmental, ecological or biological sciences or related field.
• Tenure eligible at a rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Leadership experience in a diverse academic environment.
• Administrative experience in the management of budgets and personnel.
• Relevant teaching and service experience with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of natural resource and environmental issues of the western United States, including those related to public land management.
• Experience or established relationships with state, federal, and non-governmental agencies and organizations that can support and enhance the basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research efforts of NRES faculty.
• Familiarity with regional, national, and international curricula and trends in natural resource related graduate and undergraduate teaching programs.
• Knowledge of the university land grant mission and implementation of that mission.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students, fostering collaboration and growth, within a multi-disciplinary department.
Compensation Grade

Associate Professor or Professor. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program, with full vesting from day one. Watch your retirement dollars grow! All eligible employees are automatically enrolled unless opting out.
Perks of Working at UNR!
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers memberships and spouse/domestic partner options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees and dependents with counseling and advising services.
• Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups work to create an inclusive campus climate. Diversity Groups
• Faculty Senate represents faculty interests. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

Faculty and dependents can take advantage of reduced-rate tuition benefits. Faculty can enroll in up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate; dependents have unlimited credits if unmarried and under 24, with at least 50% financial support from the employee. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

Supports dual-career couples by providing resources and career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information

The Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science (NRES) is known for high research activity and engagement in both basic and applied research. Faculty are recognized as regional, national, and international experts in wildlife biology, forest & fire ecology, ecohydrology, soils, and environmental science. The department offers undergraduate degrees in…