Assistant/Associate Professor, Forest Economics

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an extramurally-funded research program in the specialized field of forest economics.

Mississippi State University

Starkeville, MS

Deadline: 2004/05/01

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Faculty Position
Forest Economics
 

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University

Qualifications: J.D. or Ph.D. degree with a specialization in forest economics and/or management.  At least one degree from an accredited professional forestry program is preferable.

Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities are at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The successful candidate will be expected to conduct an extramurally-funded research program in the specialized field of forest economics. Research areas of interest may include but are not limited to: forest-based economic development, sustainable management and utilization of forest resources, forest investment, and impacts of engineered wood products and other new or non-traditional wood products on timber supply and demand. Service responsibilities include interaction with constituents as well as participation in departmental, college, and university activities.

Rank and Salary: Tenure-track, full-time, 12-month appointment.  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Forestry:  The Department of Forestry is one of 3 departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi Forest and Wildlife Research Center, a separately-funded State agency.  Departmental activities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, service, and extension programs in forestry and natural resources.  The Department=s facilities on the Mississippi State University campus are supplemented by the John W. Starr Memorial Forest, an 8,200-acre research forest.  Opportunities also exist for cooperative relationships with other departments in the University, agencies of the federal and state government, non-governmental organizations, and companies in the forest products industry.

Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found.  Screening will begin on January 23, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: Applications must be made on the Mississippi State University Employment Opportunities web site: https://www.jobs.msstate.edu.  Additional items required either by on-line attachment or other means are: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a brief statement of research and teaching interests and career goals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 professional references.  Information mailed should be sent to:  Dr. Ian A. Munn; Chair, Forest Economics Search Committee; Department of Forestry; Mississippi State University; Box 9681; Mississippi State, MS 39762; Voice: (662) 325-4546; Fax: (662) 325-8726; E-mail: imunn@cfr.msstate.edu.

 Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO Employer

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