The Department of Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is seeking applications for a 9-month, tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science. Position will emphasize fish-habitat relationships, fish population biology, and/or aquatic ecosystem management and will focus on human-impacted freshwater, estuarine or coastal ecosystems. Research topics include, but are not limited to: effects of climate and land use changes on aquatic and fish communities, restoration of aquatic communities, and/or impacts of contaminants and exotic species on aquatic environments. Previous teaching experience at a university level is desirable. A doctoral degree in Fisheries Science or Ecology field is required. Expertise relevant to urban-wild-land interfaces is preferred. The candidate will be expected to develop independent and collaborative research programs that help to meet the research needs of state, federal and non governmental organizations; build departmental and interdisciplinary collaborations; and develop an innovative teaching program at the undergraduate and graduate levels incorporating new initiatives in teaching...