Date of posting here January 10, 2008 Type of position The Department of Plant Sciences invites applications for an 11-month tenure-track position in the biology and management of invasive weeds. Responsibilities of the position include extension (60%), research (25%) and teaching and service (15%). Employer The University of Wyoming Description of Employer The University of Wyoming (http://www.uwyo.edu/) enjoys a distinctive leadership role as the only public four-year institution of higher learning in Wyoming. Location Laramie, WY Description of Location The campus at Laramie, a city of 30,000 residents, is located at 7200 feet in elevation between the Laramie and Medicine Bow Ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Salary The position offers salary commensurate with experience, a competitive start-up package, and excellent benefits. Closing date of competition Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Date position available September 2008 Description of duties The successful applicant will be expected to build an innovative extension program relevant to agricultural concerns in Wyoming, develop an externally funded research program in invasive weed biology, and teach an undergraduate invasive plants course once annually. Recruitment and training of graduate students is expected. Qualifications sought Applicants must possess a PhD in Weed Science, Agronomy, Rangeland Ecology or a relevant field. Highly effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to deliver science-based information to diverse audiences are essential. Candidates with relevant post-doctoral experience and a strong record of peer-reviewed publication and grant procurement are preferred. Application procedure   Submit what To apply, please submit the following as PDF files attached to an e-mail message: cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a three-page (maximum) statement of goals and philosophy regarding extension, research and teaching. Submit to Please submit electronic materials to: Dr. Ann Hild c/o Arlene Mascarenas arlenem@uwyo.edu Additional Information The University of Wyoming is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.