Affiliate Faculty in Natural Resources & Environmental Management

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 10h ago

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R103717

Summary: The Biology Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for an affiliate faculty member in Natural Resources & Environmental Management to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have at least an M.S. degree in Natural Resources Management or a closely related field. We seek a dynamic and innovative educator broadly trained in the field of natural resources management with proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and training in other areas of applied natural resource management such as soil science, forestry, wildlife, or field ecology. Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Qualifications and Education:

M.S. degree in Natural Resources Management or closely related field.

Potential for successful college-level teaching and impactful instruction at all undergraduate levels with a commitment to active and engaging pedagogy for all learners.

Expertise using and applying geospatial methodologies to natural resource management.

Demonstrated expertise in the theory and practice of applied natural resources management disciplines such as soil science, forestry, wildlife, or field ecology.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respectfully interact with others from various backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

Commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

Doctorate in Natural Resources Management or closely related field.

Demonstrated successful college-level teaching and impactful instruction at all undergraduate levels.

Demonstrated ability to effectively teach theory and application of geospatial technologies including GIS in natural resources disciplines.

Demonstrated ability to effectively teach in one or more applied natural resources management disciplines (i.e., soil science, forestry, wildlife, field ecology, etc.)

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach lecture or laboratory courses in applications of GIS in natural resources, and other lecture or laboratory courses within the natural resource & environmental management, wildlife biology, or biology programs at Grand Valley State University.

Affiliate faculty members are normally appointed on nine-month contracts and are expected to teach twelve contact hours per semester.

Minimum Starting Salary: $54,000 annually; commensurate with experience.

Benefits: https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/affiliate-faculty-benefits-468.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver, effective on date of hire.

Department: The Biology Department at Grand Valley State University https://www.gvsu.edu/biology/ places an emphasis on teaching excellence using inclusive pedagogies, active scholarship with diverse learners, and equitable service to the university and community. Its 34 full-time faculty uphold the values of a liberal education while providing intensive engagement in the biological sciences. High-impact field and lab experiences and community collaboration are hallmarks of our relevant, interdisciplinary curriculum. There are numerous collaborative opportunities for faculty and students across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus and in the community.

College: https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/ is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor's degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the na

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