Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Policy, Economics, and Administration; Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University’s Department of Forestry & Wildland Resources invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position specializing in Forest Policy, Economics and Administration, with a focus on regulatory and economic processes regarding sustainable forest management.

Forest Policy, Economics and Administration, Humboldt State University

Department of Forestry & Wildland Resources; Humboldt State University; Arcata, California

Deadline: 2011/11/16

Position Number: 7503

Essential Job Functions: build and maintain a strong research record; teach Forest Policy, Economics, Administration and general forestry-based courses, serve as an expert in state and federal regulations; monitor changes in forest policy and the economic implications associated with such changes; prepare students to function in a culturally and ethnically diverse society; and serve as a liaison to state-level forest administration

Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Forestry or a closely related field specializing in Forest Policy, Economics, and Administration from an accredited institution of higher education

2. Three years of professional experience in academic leadership at the level of department chairperson or higher, or comparable professional experience

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

4.Potential for or record of research, scholarly and/or creative activity, involving students whenever possible

5.Varied teaching methods

6.Ability to teach a broad range of courses to a diverse student body

Application: candidates are asked to send a letter of application detailing research interests, teaching experience and philosophy, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review), and three professional references. A qualifying Ph. D is preferred at the time of appointment. Completion of the terminal degree is required prior to the start of the second probationary year. Confidential reference letters may be requested in the later stages of the search. In letter of application, please refer to Job #7503. Application materials should be sent to:

Dr. J. Morgan Varner, Search Committee Chair Department of Forestry & Wildland Resources
Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-5622 / Fax (707) 826-5634

Humboldt seeks to fill this position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level; however, a higher rank may be considered depending upon the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Initial salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For more information, visit: http://www.forestry.umn.edu/prod/groups/cfans/@pub/@cfans/@forestry/documents/asset/cfans_asset_355462.pdf