Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Management

Organization
Oklahoma State University

Location
Stillwater, OK

Application Deadline
01/07/2008

Description:

This is a full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% teaching. The research appointment is in the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) and the instructional appointment is in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research in and teach in the area of natural resource management in cooperation with the Natural Resource Ecology and Management faculty and other natural resource professionals. Department support will be provided in a collaborative research and teaching environment. The individual is expected to participate in collaborative activities with appropriate Department and OAES faculty. Working relationships with other University units and professionals within the region and the nation is strongly encouraged and expected. Oklahoma State University also has a long history of encouraging and supporting international activities.

1. Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in the general area of natural resource management, responsive to the needs of the State of Oklahoma and the region, and in cooperation with NREM faculty and other natural resource professionals. Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, applications of management science to natural resource issues such as non-industrial private forests, ecosystem management, conservation, restoration and sustainability, rural development, valuing natural resource amenities, environmental quality, and timber production.

2. Teach two undergraduate courses in the area of natural resource management, specifically Forest Resource Management on campus, and advanced Forest Measurements for a two week portion of the forestry summer camp. Development of a graduate level course in the natural resource management arena will be expected, specific topics depending on the training and interests of the successful candidate and the interests and needs of the Department.

3. Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

4. Recruit, mentor and train graduate students.

5. Serve on Departmental, Division and University committees appropriate to interests, responsibilities, and organizational mission.

6. Prepare annual goals and objectives, and participate in the yearly appraisal and development process.

Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in forest resource management or closely related field. A B.S. degree in forestry preferred, with at least one degree in forestry required.

2. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate students.

3. Ability and desire to work closely and cooperatively with the NREM faculty and other natural resources professionals to develop and maintain an active research program, to include publishing in leading scientific journals, and demonstrated interest and ability to seek and secure extramural funding to support research.

4. Ability and desire to work closely and cooperatively with the NREM faculty and other natural resources professionals to deliver quality educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Employment Conditions:

The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as a qualified candidate is available. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 Application Procedures:

Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references. The references should be knowledgeable about the applicant’s professional qualifications. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. Applications, nominations, and questions should be directed to:

Dr. Charles G. Tauer

Search and Screen Committee

Oklahoma State University

Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

008 Agricultural Hall Room C

Stillwater Oklahoma 74078-6013

(405) 744-5462

E-mail chuck.tauer@okstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Applicants will be considered without discrimination for any non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran.

Oklahoma State University and the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to multicultural diversity. Oklahoma State University employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. OSU participates in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees pursuant to the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act."