The Rick Strachan Chair of Forest Operations Management
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151912
The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position.
Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.
Candidates hired at the Associate and Full Professor Rank will be awarded the Rick Strachan Chair. Candidates hired at the Assistant Professor rank will be awarded the chair after a probationary period.
This position will support the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management and the College of Forestry by providing leadership that helps the Pacific Northwest Forest sector remain competitive in the global marketplace and helps maintain economic value in forestlands
This position represents a key role in shaping the future of forest operations management within Oregon State University and across the forestry sector of Oregon and the world. This position is envisioned as a beacon of innovation, expertise, and leadership, reflecting the College’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement.
The position is designed for an individual who can integrate forest management, forest operations, and forest engineering in their teaching and research. The incumbent is expected to emerge as a prominent leader or an ascending star in their field. They will be expected to provide visible disciplinary leadership, advance the mission of the college and department to stakeholders, and disseminate knowledge and its applications to students, the scientific community, forestry practitioners, and policymakers.
The incumbent will teach 1–2 undergraduate courses in forestry and forest engineering in addition to at least one graduate-level course in their area of expertise. As a member of the forestry and forest engineering faculty, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering quality instruction and helping to maintain accreditation by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission for the Forestry and Forest Engineering undergraduate degree programs.
The incumbent will enjoy extensive opportunities for innovative research collaboration and cooperation across many programs in the COF and OSU. FERM is one of three departments in COF, a nationally and internationally recognized program of excellence in multiple aspects of forestry, social and environmental systems, and wood science.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
- The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position.
- Any hiring at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor with indefinite tenure will be subject to a successful out-of-cycle tenure review process: https://facultyaffairs.oregonstate.edu/out-cycle-tenure-review-procedure.
This position will support the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management and the College of Forestry by providing leadership that helps the Pacific Northwest Forest sector remain competitive in the global marketplace and helps maintain economic value in forestlands- This position represents a key role in shaping the future of forest operations management within Oregon State University and across the forestry sector of Oregon and the world. This position is envisioned as a beacon of innovation, expertise, and leadership, reflecting the College’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and community engagement.
- The position is designed for an individual who can integrate forest management, forest operations, and forest engineering in their teaching and research. The incumbent is expected to emerge as a prominent leader or an ascending star in their field. They will be expected to provide visible disciplinary leadership, advance the mission of the college and department to stakeholders, and disseminate knowledge and its applications to students, the scientific community, forestry practitioners, and policymakers.
- The incumbent will teach 1–2 undergraduate courses in forestry and forest engineering in addition to at least one graduate-level course in their area of expertise. As a member of the forestry and forest engineering faculty, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering quality instruction and helping to maintain accreditation by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission for the Forestry and Forest Engineering undergraduate degree programs.
- The incumbent will enjoy extensive opportunities for innovative research collaboration and cooperation across many programs in the COF and OSU. FERM is one of three departments in COF, a nationally and internationally recognized program of excellence in multiple aspects of forestry, social and environmental systems, and wood science.
- OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
- Completed Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Forest Operations, Forest Business, Forest Economics, Forest Engineering, Forest Management, or other closely related field and relevant experience to Forestry.
- Life experience, training, or education that demonstrates a commitment to promoting and enhancing equity and diversity and creating an inclusive work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to teach courses in forest operations, forest engineering, and forest management.
- Effective communication skills that enable collaboration with a broad spectrum of students, teachers, researchers, natural resource professionals, public officials, and external groups such as industry and family forest owners, tribes, and agencies.
For individuals seeking the rank of Associate or Full Professor:
- Candidate should meet the OSU teaching, advising, research, and service criteria for appointment at the desired rank (see the OSU Faculty Handbook for details). OSU will consider previous years of experience at other, similar institutions towards timelines for rank or tenure promotions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry or agency experience in forest operations or forest engineering.
- Experience teaching at a college or university level, especially in the areas of forest operations, harvest optimization, harvesting systems, logging mechanics, or forestry capstone.
- Demonstrated success in teaching, training, and mentoring students or professionals.
- Experience in developing and managing a research program, including writing proposals to secure research funds.
- Demonstrated interest in active forest management and ability to contribute steadily to professional and technical knowledge that benefits the state of Oregon and the forest products industry.
- Demonstrable commitment to advancing forestry, forest operations, and forest engineering as professions.
Please reach out to the following for questions on the position and/or search:
Department Head: Jeff Hatten Jeff.Hatten@oregonstate.edu
Search Chair: Ben Leschinsky Ben.Leshchinsky@oregonstate.edu