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Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, Trainer Natural Resources Bldg
Supervisor: Brian Sloss, Dean
POSITION SUMMARY: The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position available in the Forestry Discipline. The successful applicant will join the CNR and teach courses vital to student learning in the college’s forestry program. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and/or labs from a course list consisting of any of the following: Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Dendrology and Silvics, Functional Tree Biology, Harvesting Systems, Forest Products, and Private Forest Management. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses aligned with the CNR core curriculum (e.g., Ecological Basis for Resource Management and/or Fisheries, Forestry, & Wildlife). Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate’s background and interests. The teaching load for faculty in the CNR is 12 credits per semester. Teaching a minimum of three weeks during the summer in conjunction with the College’s Summer Field Experience (at the Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere) or participating in the International Environmental Studies Seminar for additional compensation is required. Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, and participation on University and College committees. Opportunities exist for involvement in established research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in, and a desire to work with, an array of student learning experiences and backgrounds is expected.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or will have an earned Ph.D. prior to the second retention decision (approx. 18 months after hire), with at least one degree (B.S., Master’s, or Ph.D) in forestry
Preferred Qualifications
•Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or natural resource management field
•Demonstrated experience in, one or more of the following areas: urban and community forestry, forest products, industrial forestry, non-industrial private forest management, arboriculture (no particular order implied)
•Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forestry, urban and community forestry, or natural resource management
•Professional experience working in the field of forestry (or closely related expertise areas)
How To Apply
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the “My Activities” link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the “How To Apply” document for more information.
Anticipated Appointment Date: January 15, 2024
Terms of Employment: This is a tenure-track, academic year based faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Deadline
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/5/2023 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Required Materials
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Melinda Vokoun, Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Email: mvokoun@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2342