POSITION: Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology and Management, nine (9) month, tenure track effective August 16, 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS Qualified applicants are required to have: 1) Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or other closely related natural-resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by the time of hire. 2) Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework; 3) Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students; 4) Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) In addition to the Ph.D., B.S. in Forestry from an SAF-accredited university. 2) Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The anticipated teaching requirements include: Fire Management, Prescribed Burn Planning, Forest Measurements, and other undergraduate and graduate level coursework. The expected teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester. Additionally, involvement in the teaching of our 2-week intersession field course is expected. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students and advise the Saluki FireDawgs, where students gain field experience in prescribed burning. The incumbent will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program with relevance to Illinois and the Midwest region and lead an outreach component to assist our citizens, businesses, and agencies understanding of fire management.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with professional experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin January 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit the following through our online application system: letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references.
FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Eric Holzmueller, Search Chair
School of Forestry and Horticulture
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Mail Code 4411
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-3341
eholzmue@siu.edu
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.