Assistant or Associate Professor of Forest Resources Policy and Economics

The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a rigorous forest policy research program in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, 2) teach one course in the undergraduate policy-economics-management sequence and develop an innovative undergraduate or graduate course in forest resources policy, and 3) contribute to outreach activities in the area of forest resources policy and economics. This faculty member will also advise students, serve on University and School committees, and perform other duties normally associated with academic appointments.

School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Deadline: 2002/04/15

The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at AuburnUniversity is seeking applications for a faculty position at theAssistant or Associate Professor level in forest resources policy andeconomics. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with research,teaching, and outreach responsibilities.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD and have demonstratedresearch interests in the areas of forest resources policy, foresteconomics, or forest management. A strong interest in collaborativeinterdisciplinary research is required. Training in political science,economics, sociology, law or related discipline is desired. Preferencewill be given to individuals with demonstrated ability to obtainextramural funding and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1)develop a rigorous forest policy research program in a collaborativeinterdisciplinary environment, 2) teach one course in the undergraduatepolicy-economics-management sequence and develop an innovativeundergraduate or graduate course in forest resources policy, and 3)contribute to outreach activities in the area of forest resourcespolicy and economics. This faculty member will also advise students,serve on University and School committees, and perform other dutiesnormally associated with academic appointments.


Rank and Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. ReviewDate: Review of applications will begin April 15, 2002, and willcontinue until a qualified applicant is identified and recommended forappointment.

For information, contact Dr. Lawrence Teeter by phone (334) 844-1045 ore-mail (teeter@auburn.edu).To apply, submit a letter of application, resumé, transcripts,and have three letters of reference sent to Lenore Martin, School ofForestry & Wildlife Sciences, 108 M. White Smith Hall, AuburnUniversity, AL 36849-5418.

Auburn University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information, visit: policy-auburn.pdf