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Assistant Professor, Forest Resources Policy

Responsibilities: Teaching and research in forest and natural resources policy: --- Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students. --- Establish a nationally/internationally recognized research program studying problems in forest and natural resource policy design and implementation; possible areas of emphasis include non-industrial private forest landowners, commercial and non-commercial land ownership changes, forest conservation, resource protection and enforcement, regulatory policy and governance, ecosystem restoration and services, or international resource exploitation and management. The person appointed will be expected to attract and mentor graduate students, acquire extramural research funding, and publish research results in high-quality refereed research journals. --- Participate in university governance and outreach activities

Organization
Virginia Tech

Location
Blacksburg, VA

Application Deadline
01/31/2008

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a forest policy-related field required

Ph.D. in forest or natural resource economics preferred

B.S. degree or one degree in forestry desirable

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 31, 2008, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected

Starting Date: Negotiable, with a target of August 10, 2008

Application Procedure:

Online application is required.

For additional information, please contact:

Harold E. Burkhart, Head

Virginia Tech Department of Forestry

313 Cheatham Hall (0324)

Blacksburg, VA 24061

E-mail: burkhart@vt.edu

Telephone: (540) 231-6952

Fax: (540) 231-3698

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Harold E. Burkhart, Department of Forestry (540-231-6952 Voice/1-800-828-1120 TTY), by the application deadline.

For more information, see http://www.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=187663.