Director of the Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center and Biology Faculty

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Mount Union invites applicants for the directorship of the University’s John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center to begin no later than July 1, 2023. The director will also hold a tenure-track faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

The Nature Center sits on a 285-acre site located 6 miles south of the University campus. The Nature Center provides opportunities for enjoying and learning about natural and cultural heritage for Mount Union students, school and youth groups and members of the community. The Nature Center Director will be responsible for administering the center, supervising the six-member staff, overseeing land stewardship of the property, coordinating research, participating in educational programming, marketing, and community outreach. The Nature Center Director will offer strategic insight and advice on the evolution and advancement of ongoing and future sustainability initiatives and programs at Mount Union. Details of the Nature Center’s activities and facilities are available at:  http://www.mountunion.edu/nature-center  

Primary teaching responsibilities for the half-time teaching load include ecology, conservation biology and environmental science courses. Additional responsibilities include management of a research program involving undergraduate students, participation in student advising and faculty governance.  

Ph.D. in biology or environmental science area. Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in the operation of a nature center, research station, and/or land trust, oversite of a substantive undergraduate research program, or academic department.

Available 

January 1, 2023; 12-month contract 

Candidates should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research plan and contact information for three professional references to the 

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal-opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.