Assistant/Associate Professor - Silviculture |
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Posted by Human Relations on Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:50 AM University of Arkansas at Monticello The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) School of Forest Resources and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center is seeking an individual to contribute to and lead the development of a dynamic silvicultural research program in Arkansas forest ecosystems and to educate the next generation of forest and land managers in the mid-south region. Qualified applicants will also be considered for the UAM Sturgis Chair in Forest Biology. Arkansas, known as “The Natural State”, contains approximately 18 million acres of forests. The School of Forest Resources is home to undergraduate programs in forestry, wildlife management, spatial information systems, and land surveying, and offers a M.S. level graduate program with emphasis areas in forest science, spatial science, and wildlife ecology and management. A new environmental resource management undergraduate program is currently in the planning phase. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center, administered by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, is the research and extension center for forest-based programs within the State. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and dynamic, nationally recognized, research program in managed forest ecosystems; develop grant proposals and secure funding; publish in peer-reviewed, nationally recognized scientific journals; recruit and mentor graduate students; serve as an advisor for undergraduate students; and coordinate or contribute to cooperative research efforts by faculty and other stakeholders in the region. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and graduate courses in silviculture, dendrology, and related courses in support of the program. The tenure-track, 12 month position will carry the rank of assistant or associate professor with an approximate appointment of 70% research and 30% teaching. Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in silviculture or forest ecology. Practical experience and a strong background in ecology are desired, as is a research interest in a diverse set of managed forest communities. All candidates should value high-quality teaching, have an ability to secure research funding, and have an active record of publication. The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, have a valid driver’s license and begin employment no later than August 1, 2013. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications including excellent fringe benefits. Application: Send a letter of application, vita, a statement of research interest and teaching philosophies, copy of unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (off-list references may be checked) to: Rhonda Parris, parris@uamont.edu. All applications must be submitted electronically. Inquiries: Phone 870-460-1052, Email: parris@uamont.edu. Review of applications will begin March 25, 2013 and continue until position is filled. UAM is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to FOI requests. |