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Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management, Associate/Full Professor

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Water School is seeking applicants for the Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management. The role involves leading research and practice in habitat restoration and management, mentoring students and faculty, and collaborating on initiatives that address environmental challenges in Southwest Florida.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments

Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards

Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement

Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students

Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, primarily through research engagement and select courses (e.g., Wetland Ecology, Restoration Ecology)

Mentor junior faculty and serve as a visible leader in advancing The Water School’s mission

Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively

Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement

Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met

Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement

Disseminate research through scholarly publications, conferences, and outreach to local, regional, and international audiences

Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship

Secure external funding to support research and student training, with an emphasis on CERP-related and other restoration initiatives

Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field

Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings

Serve on The Water School Leadership Team and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives aligned with the School’s strategic pillars: climate change, ecosystem health, natural resources, and restoration/remediation

Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission

Build collaborative research and educational partnerships with the Naples Botanical Garden, community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders

Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities

Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators

Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities

Lead an internationally recognized program of research in habitat restoration, wetland ecology, and Everglades restoration

Oversee and provide leadership for the Everglades Wetland Research Park at the Kapnick Center, ensuring integration and further development of research, education, and outreach activities

Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ph.D. in EcologyWetland EcologyRestoration EcologyGrant AcquisitionCommunity EngagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationMentorshipDigital TechnologiesInquiry-based InstructionCritical Thinking

Required

Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecological Engineering, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation

Demonstrated record of scholarship and peer-reviewed publications in wetland ecology, restoration ecology, ecosystem management or related fields

Demonstrated experience and leadership in Everglades or subtropical/tropical wetland or upland research/restoration, including familiarity with the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP)

Demonstrated record of external grant acquisition and collaborative research

Evidence of effective mentorship of graduate students and junior faculty

Experience engaging various stakeholders and communicating science to academic, agency, and community audiences

Preferred

Experience fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across ecological, engineering, and socio-economic disciplines

Demonstrated record of collaboration with botanical gardens, conservation organizations, or other non-profit partners

Demonstrated commitment to community engagement in teaching, research, and service

Demonstrated ability to develop linkages across local, regional, and international networks in conservation and restoration

Company

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.

Founded in 1991

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fgcu.edu/

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