Assistant Professor of Quantitative Silviculture/Biometrics
A Ph.D. with at least one degree in forestry. Applicant must have significant interest, experience, and a demonstrated expertise in quantitative silviculture, forest biometry, and/or forest management. The demonstrated ability to conduct research: to design studies, analyze and interpret data, publish manuscripts in professional journals, and transfer information to users is required. This position also requires a strong commitment to undergraduate education, teaching, and interacting with students. Strong communication skills are necessary for the successful candidate.
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana
Deadline: 2006/09/01
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor of Quantitative Silviculture/Biometrics
School of Forestry
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana
TITLE: Assistant Professor of Quantitative Silviculture/Biometrics
Position: Nine-month, tenure-track appointment, 70% teaching, 25% research, 5% service.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Department: School of Forestry
Qualifications: A Ph.D. with at least one degree in forestry. Applicant must have significant interest, experience, and a demonstrated expertise in quantitative silviculture, forest biometry, and/or forest management. The demonstrated ability to conduct research: to design studies, analyze and interpret data, publish manuscripts in professional journals, and transfer information to users is required. This position also requires a strong commitment to undergraduate education, teaching, and interacting with students. Strong communication skills are necessary for the successful candidate.
General Information: The School of Forestry offers Bachelor's of Science degrees in Forestry (BSF) and Geographic Information Science (BS). Minors are also offered in Forestry, Wildlife Conservation and Geographic Information Science. The School of Forestry is in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, which has 76 faculty, 34 staff and 1,760 students. Louisiana Tech University, in Ruston, Louisiana has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. Ruston, located in the rolling hills of north central Louisiana, has a population of 23,000. For more information about the university see our web page at http://www.latech.edu.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research, and assist in the School's overall mission. Duties will include a major commitment to undergraduate instruction in silviculture, growth & yield, forest management and/or other areas of expertise as needed; advising undergraduate students; developing a focused research program; seeking and securing external funding and; participation in outreach activities. The successful applicant will be expected to build an externally funded research program and work with forestry clients in the region as well as in cooperation with existing and future Unit faculty.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedures: Submit a cover letter summarizing teaching philosophy and research interests; a detailed curriculum vita; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least four (4) references to: Dr. Gordon Holley, Chairperson, Quantitative Silviculture/Biometrics Search Committee, School of Forestry, Louisiana Tech University, PO Box 10138, Ruston, LA 71272-0045; Voice (318) 257-4926; FAX (318) 257-5061; Email: gholley@latech.edu.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled, with December 1, 2006 as the desired starting date.
Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit: http://www.latech.edu
