Assistant Professor, Urban Forestry

Twelve month, tenure track, teaching and research in urban forestry.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA

Deadline: 2001/10/01

Type of Appointment: Twelve-month, tenure-track
Responsibilities: Teaching and research in urban forestry:

• Teach undergraduate courses in urban forestry
• Advise undergraduates and supervise graduate students
• Conduct research in the area of urban forestry and publish theresults in refereed literature
• Acquire external grants and contracts to fund an innovativeresearch program
• Participate in directing a departmental urban forestry option forundergraduates
• Participate in outreach programs of the department and college
• Participate in university service and the governance system

Qualifications: Ph.D. with an emphasis in urban forestry,landscape horticulture, or closely related field. Stronginterdisciplinary background in several aspects of urban forestrydesired. At least one degree in forestry preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Deadline: October 1, 2001, or until a suitable candidate isselected

Starting Date: Negotiable, with a target of January 1, 2002

Application Procedure: Send written letter of Interest, vita,transcripts, and names
and addresses of five references to:


Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversityand, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates,including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individualswith disabilities desiring accommodations

in the application process should notify
Harold E. Burkhart,
Head, Department of Forestry,
(540-231-6952 Voice/ 1-800-828-1120 VTRS), by the applicationdeadline.

For more information, visit: urban-vt.pdf