2017 Call for Board Member Nominations

The Board of the Society for Conservation Biology’s Social Science Working Group (SSWG) seeks nominations for four representatives to the SSWG Board to serve a two year term, beginning in July 2017. Nominees must be members of the Social Science Working Group of the Society for Conservation Biology.

We seek nominations of dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic individuals to provide leadership for four open At-Large SSWG Board seats. We welcome self-nominations and ask that you don’t nominate someone without his/her permission. The nominations committee will take into account geographic, disciplinary and professional diversity in constructing a final slate of up to 8 candidates to run in the election. All nominees must be SCB and SSWG members in good standing. All candidates should possess: (1) demonstrated commitment to SCB and SSWG (both the missions and the organizations); (2) sufficient time/capacity to provide leadership; (3) relevant research and/or practitioner experience.

Board members are expected to serve as the Chair of a standing SSWG Committee, implement the current SSWG strategic plan and work plans, and support the SSWG's goals in the following five areas:

  1. Science. Advance scientific understanding of conservation as a social process.
  2. Policy. Inform conservation decision-making through scientific dialogue and stakeholder engagement.
  3. Capacity-building. Enhance the ability of scholars and practitioners to understand and address the social dimensions of biodiversity conservation.
  4. Membership. Expand, diversify, and engage the SSWG membership.
  5. Organizational development. Increase the capacity of the SSWG to achieve its mission.

The SSWG Board consists of 12 members including 9 At-Large seats, President, Past President and Liaison to the SCB Board.

Nominees should send a CV and a statement of interest detailing past involvement with SCB and future vision for SSWG (250 words maximum) to 
Jessica Musengezi, SSWG Board Membership and Nominations Committee Chair, at jmusengezi@TNC.org by April 15, 2017. Please also indicate when you last attended an SCB meeting or whether you intend to attend one in the near future.

Board member elections will begin May 15, 2017.