Position Announcements

Employment opportunities related to forestry extension.

PositionAnnouncement Department Head; Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences; University of Idaho
The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources seeks an exceptional individual to serve as Head of the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences. The candidate will lead outstanding programs, mentor faculty, and prepare globally competitive graduates.
PositionAnnouncement Executive Director, Sustainable Development Partnership, Minnesota Extension
In Minnesota, the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships focus on sustainable development in agriculture, natural resources and tourism. Each Extension partnership consists of a strong, engaged board representing community and University stakeholders. An opening for the Executive Director for the West Central/Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership is recently available.
PositionAnnouncement 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.
PositionAnnouncement NFS Marketing and Utilization Forester Program Manager
Serve as Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) Program Leader, providing strong leadership in forest products marketing & utilization, forest & tree inventory, project & properties management. Actively seek external funding for program/project implementation.
PositionAnnouncement Forest Vegetation Management Temporary Assistant Professor, Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Colorado State University
The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute at Colorado State University invites applications and nominations for a full-time (9-month), non-tenure-track teaching and outreach position in Forest Vegetation Management. The position is roughly 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% Outreach. The Department is interdisciplinary with programs of emphasis in forest ecology and management, forest fire science, watershed science and management, rangeland ecology and management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences. The Department’s faculty support the Warner College of Natural Resources and the University in fulfilling the Land Grant Mission in these programmatic areas. The Forest Restoration Institute is an outreach-oriented program with the mission to provide science-based assistance to land managers, landowners, and stakeholders in designing, implementing, and evaluating treatments aimed at restoring forest conditions and reducing wildfire risk to communities in Colorado and the Interior West
PositionAnnouncement Faculty Tenure-Track Position for 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. The successful candidate is expected to serve as an expert in state and federal regulations, monitor changes in forest policy and the important economic implications associated with such changes, and serve as a liaison to state-level forest administration.
PositionAnnouncement Director, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington
The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) in the University of Washington’s College of the Environment seeks an innovative leader in environmental, forest, and conservation sciences who will enhance and further its reputation and position as an international leader in learning, discovery, and engagement. SEFS graduate programs are ranked in the top three among peer academic units in the U.S.
PositionAnnouncement Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, SIU Carbondale
SIU Carbondale invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of the College of Agricultural Sciences and reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate is expected to bring a vision for the future which will inspire his/her colleagues to pursue a higher standard of excellence for teaching and scholarship. S/he should also encourage and lead the faculty, students, and staff to greater academic excellence.
PositionAnnouncement Postdoctoral Research Associate-terrestrial carbon cycling and ecosystem modeling, University of New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in terrestrial carbon cycling and ecosystem modeling. This position is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and may be renewed annually for up to three years, depending on satisfactory performance. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. UNH is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for research excellence in ecology, environmental science, geoscience and forestry. Located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, members of UNH enjoy the high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings the region provides.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Resource Management, Stephen F. Austin State University
The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Resource management position, The incumbent will teach undergraduate and graduate courses each fall and spring semester that relate to the management of forests and related natural and environmental resources.
PositionAnnouncement Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences/College of Forest Resources and Director, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station/Forest and Wildlife Research Center
Mississippi State University invites applications/nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Forest Resources (CFR) and Director of the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) and the Forest and Wildlife Research Center (FWRC).
PositionAnnouncement Range Management /Wildlife Biology Prescribed Fire Specialist, Kansas Forest Service; Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources; Kansas State University
Kansas State University is looking to fill a full-time, term appointment position with the Kansas Forest Service, subject to availability of grant funds. Under the programmatic supervision of the Fire Prevention Forester, the incumbent will be responsible for developing prescribed burn plans for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands and other range lands in support of the State’s interest in protecting, enhancing and expanding the Lesser Prairie Chicken habitat.
PositionAnnouncement Manager, Southeast U.S. Community Outreach
The Manager serves as the staff liaison to the southeastern U.S. group of SFI Implementation Committees, develops partnerships and projects to increase the growth of certified lands and mills and chain of custody certifications in the SFI program, and promotes awareness and support of the SFI program through targeted outreach activities.
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The University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Department of Natural ResourcesConservation and the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station are pleased toannounce a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in family forests. This fellowship willconduct innovative research relating to the social and/or economic dimensions of familyforestry. The person will be a UMass employee with an annual salary of $40,000 plusbenefits. In addition, up to $12,500 will be provided for research support.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor - Urban Forestry
The incumbent is expected to develop an extramurally funded research program in the broad field of urban forestry and wildland-urban interface (WUI) issues, with a focus on urbanization and changing land use. Potential topics include public policy, physical and social costs/benefits of urban trees, comprehensive planning, urban forest health, ecosystem functions in urban environments, control of invasive organisms, or other topics associated with increasing human influences on forests.
PositionAnnouncement Dean College of Agriculture
Iowa State University invites nominations and applications for a dean of the College ofAgriculture. We seek an individual who has a clear vision for the college as a leader andinnovator in agriculture, food, natural resources, and biosciences. The college is one of the premier colleges of agriculture in the nation and has as a goal to become the best in fulfilling the mission of the land-grant university.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Area Agent - Forestry
The Assistant/Associate/Area Agent will provide leadership for all Extension programs dealing with forestry in the four parish area and work with producers and landowners to plan and organize a well-balanced forestry Extension educational program. The agent will conduct on-site visits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational meetings. The agent will disseminate AgCenter recommendations and information. The incumbent will provide relevant content on the forestry educational program for parish web pages and keep information current for parish clientele. The agent will write and distribute a timely newsletter and maintain a current mailing and e-mail list of clientele.
PositionAnnouncement Professor and Head, Department of Forestry, Mississippi State University
Position: This is a tenure-track, full-time, 12-month appointment on the main campus of Mississippi State University. Function: The Head, Department of Forestry, provides leadership and administration for the teaching, research, extension, and service functions of the department. The Head is responsible to the Dean, College of Forest Resources, for academic programs in forestry; to the Director, Forest and Wildlife Research Center, for forestry research and development programs; and to the Director, MSU Extension Service, for forestry extension programs.
PositionAnnouncement Dean - College of Forest Resources
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Dean of the College of Forest Resources/Director of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center at Mississippi State University.
PositionAnnouncement Research Scientist – Outreach
The successful candidate will help to synthesize and communicate forest carbon-management-related research and information to non-technical audiences, and to accelerate the rate at which forest ecological and carbon-management research is converted into tools for small and large landowners.
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PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist
This is a full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, approximately 75% extension and 25% research. The extension appointment is in the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, and the research appointment is in the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES). This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of Forestry.
PositionAnnouncement Forestry Extension Associate in Non-Industrial Private Forestry
The Extension Associate, in the Department of Forestry at the University of Kentucky, will work to enhance the ability of non-industrial private forest owners and aligned professionals to deal with issues that are critical to the sustainability and productivity of Kentucky's forests.
PositionAnnouncement Regional Extension Educator - Natural Resources Management and Utilization
•Work with Extension educators and collaborators to design, implement, and evaluate science-based forest and wildlife management educational programs.
PositionAnnouncement Operations Forester
The Nature Conservancy is seeking an Operations Forester to coordinate forest management on private lands enrolled in its Conservation Forestry Program. Duties include management planning, timber harvest preparation and administration, and long-term monitoring. Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field and a minimum of two years work experience, preferably in Appalachian hardwood management. Superior communication skills, strong PC computing skills including GIS. EEO. For a full copy of the job description visit our website at www.nature.org Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Ms. Sherrie Leab, The Nature Conservancy, 146 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210. Deadline for application is July 12, 2004.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor in Natural Resources and Environmental Policy
 
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor in Forest Economics/Policy
Position: Nine-month, tenure-track appointment, 70% teaching, 25% research, 5% service.
PositionAnnouncement Advocacy Internship Opportunity
In 2004, a new RREA Strategic Plan calls for dramatically expanded programming to address ongoing and emerging issues. Leadership is needed to create momentum and legislative support for meeting the nation's educational needs for long-term sustainability of these precious renewable natural resources. A one-year internship is available at the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) Extension and Outreach unit.
PositionAnnouncement Two Assistant Professor Positions
The University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation is seeking candidates for two positions in Wildland-Urban Interface and Urban Forestry. Both are 12-month tenure-accruing positions at the Assistant Professor level.
PositionAnnouncement Associate Administrator
The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina seeks applicants and nominations for the position of Associate Administrator - Cooperative Extension Program. The Cooperative Extension Program, of the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, features both campus and county-based faculty and staff who offer various programs in the areas of youth development and 4-H, family and consumer sciences, community resource development and agriculture/natural resources. For additional information, please visit (http://www.ag.ncat.edu).
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Assistant Professor, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. Non-tenure track, 12-month, initial assignment of 40% teaching, 50% research, 10% extension and outreach.
PositionAnnouncement Tree Improvement Data Analyst
Come join the research team at the Ontario Forest Research Institute, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for an exciting and challenging career with Ministry of Natural Resources' forestry research program.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forestry & Ecology
Application review will begin November 1, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forestry and Extension
Application review will begin November 1, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Forest Hydrology
 
PositionAnnouncement Director of The School of Natural Resources
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri-Columbia invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of The School of Natural Resources. The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and provides leadership for the academic, research and extension programs of the School.
PositionAnnouncement Professor and Head of the Department of Wood & Paper Science
Position and Responsibilities: The College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University, invites applications for the position of Department Head of Wood & Paper Science. The successful applicant must demonstrate outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills and have a distinguished record in research and education. It is expected that the successful candidate will promote the vision and provide the administrative leadership needed to facilitate the department's research, teaching and extension missions.
PositionAnnouncement Executive Director
Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning CenterExecutive DirectorJob Announcement - Position #140The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an ExecutiveDirector for the Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center inLincolnville, Maine. This is a full-time, non-represented, professionalposition with renewal contingent upon funding and successful jobperformance. The University of Maine offers an attractive benefitpackage. This position requires:Bachelor's Degree; education and training may be from one or more of thefollowing disciplines: business, nonprofit management, finance,communications, education administration, environmental education orrelated field.Demonstrated experience and abilities in administration, budgeting,strategic planning, finance, personnel management and effectivesupervision.Experience and demonstrated ability in major fundraising and directsolicitation.Salary range: Low $40's to high $50's commensurate with education,directly relevant work experience and demonstrated abilities. Forapplication information and a full job description listing additionalqualifications both required and preferred please visitwww.umaine.edu/eo/jobs. You may also visit www.umext.maine.edu forinformation about Cooperative Extension and the Tanglewood 4-H Camp &Learning Center. A complete application packet must consist of a letterof intent addressing the specific job requirements, current resume,official college transcripts, and names, addresses, phone numbers andemail addresses of three (3) references (and their relationship to theapplicant) that may be contacted. Send complete application packet (noemails or faxes accepted) to Sandy Vaillancourt, 5741 Libby Hall, Room106, Orono, ME 04469-5741. Review of applications begins May 5, 2006.The finalist for this position must successfully complete appropriatebackground checks.The University of Maine is committed to affirmative action, equalopportunityand the diversity of its workplace.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant or Associate Professor of Forestry Extention
 
PositionAnnouncement Research Librarian
 
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Extension Educator-in-Residence, Coastal Habitat
The successful candidate for this position will develop and conduct Extension outreach education programs on coastal habitat quality, primarily for decision makers in Connecticut's coastal communities. The Extensioneducator will be a member of the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, and a faculty member in the Department of Extension. The Sea Grant Program is a national partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the nation's universities. He/she will be an integral member of the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program team, a collaboration between Sea Grant and the Department of Extension. For more information, refer to http://www.seagrant.uconn.edu/ and http://nemo.uconn.edu.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor – Silviculture
This is a full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, approximately 65% research and 35% teaching. The research appointment is in the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station (OAES) and the instructional appointment is in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of Forestry. The appointment rank will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Appointment as Associate Professor will not automatically confer tenure.
PositionAnnouncement Extension Forestry Instructor
 
PositionAnnouncement Associate Agent-Forest Stewardship Educator
ASSOCIATE AGENT-FOREST STEWARDSHIP EDUCATORAGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCESMARYLAND COOPERATIVE EXTENSIONNon-Tenure Track Faculty (12 Month Contract)
PositionAnnouncement Forest and Natural Resources Management Faculty Chair
The Faculty of Forest and Natural Resources Management (FNRM) is seeking candidates with demonstrated success in research, education and administration to be Chair and a tenured, calendar-year Professor. Successful candidates must have an earned PhD in Forestry, and/or Natural Resources Management or related field, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. FNRM is in the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY--ESF), a premier educational institution with emphasis on the science, design, engineering, policy and management of natural and built environments.
PositionAnnouncement GS14/15 National Program Leader
Incumbent provides advice and guidance when interpretation, opinion, ordecisions are solicited. Consultations involve assessment of conditions,phenomena, or anomalies in a physical science area. Participates as apresenter in national and international seminars, conferences, andsymposia relating to fields of expertise in scientific research in areasof natural resource management.
PositionAnnouncement Graduate Research Assistantship--Invasive Species
This Ph.D. research assistantship will begin in the fall semester 2006. Qualified students should have a strong interest in working in the area of invasive species and GIS technology. Opportunities exist for the student to assist and help with other projects as they desire.
PositionAnnouncement Forest Legacy Program Specialist
The Washington Office of the USDA Forest Service will be advertising forthe Forest Legacy Program specialist position starting May 17, 2006, andwill close on June 16, 2006. The position will be advertised throughUSAJobs.gov, and will be available government-wide and external. Theposition is part of the Cooperative Forestry staff within State and PrivateForestry branch of the agency and is located in the Forest ServiceHeadquarters Office.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forest Biometrics/Quantitative Ecology
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) School of Forest Resources is seeking applicants for a faculty position in Forest Biometrics/Quantitative Ecology. The non-tenure, 12-month position will carry the rank of assistant professor. Arkansas, known as “The Natural State", features approximately 18 million acres of forests, with about 7 million acres of upland hardwood forests, about 3 million acres of mixed pine-hardwood forests, about 3 million acres of bottomland hardwood forests, and about 5 million acres of pine forests (plantation and natural combined). The Arkansas Forest Resources Center, a statewide Center of Excellence of the University of Arkansas System, is the focus of the State's vision in forest based teaching, research and extension activities. The School of Forest Resources, the educational focus, is located in the rural setting of southeast Arkansas, is home to undergraduate programs in forestry, wildlife management, spatial information systems, and land surveying, and an M.S. level graduate program.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forestry and Extension
 
PositionAnnouncement Executive Director
 
PositionAnnouncement Instructor of Spatial Information Systems (Surveying)
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) (www.uamont.edu/jobs) School of Forest Resources is seeking applicants for a 12-month faculty position in Spatial Information Systems (SIS). The faculty member will teach and conduct outreach programs in the Spatial Information Systems program. The successful candidate will be hired at the instructor rank (bachelor's or master's degree required).
PositionAnnouncement Western Nursery Specialist
The Pacific Northwest Region will be advertising for the position of Western Nursery Specialist, Cooperative Programs, State and Private Forestrywith specific responsibilities across the Western United States (Regions 1thru 6, and 10, including 17 western states and the Pacific Territories,Commonwealths, and Freely Associated States). This is a highly specialized positionthat provides expert advice and consultation, backstopping seasoned nurserypersonnel regarding solutions to critical problems in state, industrial, andprivate nurseries relative to seedling and nursery production and programs.Incumbent also serves as a member of the National Reforestation, Nurseries, andGenetic Resources (RNGR) Team, working across Forest Service deputy areas todevelop and transfer technology and related information with far-reaching resultshaving national and international impact.
PositionAnnouncement Stevens County Extension Director
Colville is the county seat of Stevens County (population 40,100). It is located 70 miles north of Spokane in the Colville River Valley. The county's population is composed of 0.3% Black or African Americans, 5.7% American Indian and Alaska Natives, 0.5% Asians, 1.8% Hispanics or Latinos, 89.1% White persons not of Hispanic/Latino origin, and 2.7% of the population report some other race or a combination of two or more races. This county is the fifth largest county in the state and is primarily forested with 40% public ownership. The area is known for its outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, skiing, cycling, and water sports. The Spokane Indian Reservation land base covers nearly 156,000 acres in Stevens County.
PositionAnnouncement Dean - College of Natural Resources
Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for appointment as Dean of the world renowned Warner College of Natural Resources. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who is dedicated to the advancement of the research, educational, and outreach mission of the College and University. The Dean serves as the principal administrative and academic officer of the College, reporting to the Provost/Senior Vice President, and provides leadership in establishing a strong vision for the College and implementing a strategic plan to achieve that vision.
PositionAnnouncement Extension Assistant at The University of Tennessee
POSITION X0631Extension Assistant (12-month, regular, full-time). This is a one-year position with continuation contingent upon performance and availability of funding. EFFECTIVE DATEAugust 1, 2006. Screening of applicants' credentials will begin July 5, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant or Associate Professor of Forest Economics
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor in forest economics (12-month tenure-track faculty, 75% outreach / 25% resident instruction) in the Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. A starting date is negotiable, but the position will be available to be filled by October 1, 2006.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Biometrics
The Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor. The position is approximately 40% teaching, 40% research, 5% advising, 5% on-campus service, and 10% outreach/Service/Technology Transfer.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forest and Natural Resources Policy
Responsibilities: Initial appointment is 70% research, 30% teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded and nationally recognized research program employing qualitative and quantitative methods on forestry/natural resource policy-making processes. Issues of relevance include policy aspects of conservation, management, and stewardship on both public and private lands. Indications of a successful research program include research grantsmanship, publication in appropriate peer-reviewed outlets, and recruitment and training of graduate students. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop undergraduate course work in forestry and natural resource policy, and a graduate course in the candidate's specialty. Departmental support will be provided in a collaborative research and teaching environment.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Silviculture
The initial appointment will be approximately 70% research, 30% teaching. Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, silviculture, ecophysiology, and/or soil science. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded, nationally recognized research program as demonstrated by success in research grantsmanship, publications in leading refereed journals, and graduate student recruitment and training.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor/Extension Specialist –Applied Forest Economics and Management
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the area of applied Forest Economics and Management. The appointment is a tenure-track 12 month position—75% Extension and 25% Teaching.
PositionAnnouncement Program Specialist: Natural Resources and Environmental Science
This position is located in the Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) unit of CSREES. You will support a number of National Program Leaders, sharing responsibility for providing leadership and direction essential to accomplishing the objectives of programs in soils, watersheds, fish and wildlife, agro-ecology, invasive species, land-use, agronomic sustainability, and climate change. The work requires knowledge of programmatic content as well as knowledge of the various government practices and regulations that are used to make grants and administer formula funds in support of government research.
PositionAnnouncement District Forester
Incumbent is responsible for the direction and management of a multi-county forestry district and implementation of state and related federal forestry programs within the assigned district. Duties include district administration of the Classified Forest program, cost share programs and forest stewardship programs by providing technical assistance to forest landowners and partner organizations.
PositionAnnouncement District Forester
Incumbent is responsible for the direction and management of a 7-county forestry district in Northwest Indiana, and implementation of state and related federal forestry programs within the assigned district. Duties include district administration of the Classified Forest program, cost share programs and forest stewardship programs by providing technical assistance to forest landowners and partner organizations. District Forester duty station is at Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area.
PositionAnnouncement Director of Center for Collaborative Conservation
The Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for appointment as Director of the Center for Collaborative Conservation (CCC) commencing January 1, 2007. We are seeking candidates with impeccable scholarly credentials, who are dedicated to teaching, research and outreach, and will provide visionary leadership for the College.
PositionAnnouncement Research Assistant Professor--Forest Health Monitoring
The primary responsibility of the person in this position is performing national assessments of forest ecosystem health. To accomplish this, the incumbent will serve as the technical coordinator and have primary decision-making responsibility on technical and research aspects in the production of a national forest health assessment document. The incumbent will prepare research proposals, work plans, and conduct original research in landscape ecology, quantitative forest ecology, and applied statistics. The research will include extending existing theory, developing and applying appropriate analytical techniques, testing hypothesis, reporting results in a suitable venue, and implementing new findings in national assessments. Secondary responsibilities of the incumbent include technology transfer and developing a one-hour graduate-level course in applied quantitative forest ecology. A Ph.D. degree in forestry or natural resources is required. Demonstrated abilities to perform and publish research in the field are preferred.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor /Extension Specialist –Applied Forest Economics and Management
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the area of applied Forest Economics and Management. The appointment is a tenure-track 12 month position—75% Extension and 25% Teaching.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist –Wildlife and Recreation Management
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in the area of Wildlife and Recreation Management. The appointment is a tenure-track 12 month position—75% Extension and 25% Teaching.
PositionAnnouncement Faculty Position/Assistant Professor in Natural Forest Economics
The College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure track appointment (100% FTE, nine month appointment) in Natural Resource Economics at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2007. The College of Forest Resources is focused on the stewardship of natural and managed environments and the sustainable use of products and services, and we seek a broadly trained economist with a Ph.D. in natural resource economics, agricultural economics, or a related area.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor – Geomatics
This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position at the GCREC with responsibilities in teaching (70% College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and research (30% Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC). The selected applicant is expected to provide leadership for a new undergraduate program at the GCREC leading to the B.S. degree in Geomatics. Classroom teaching responsibilities will include surveying\xe2\x80\x90related courses at the undergraduate level, as well as at least one graduate course in an area of expertise. Many undergraduate courses in the program will be delivered via distance education. In addition, the candidate is expected to recruit and advise both undergraduate and graduate students, engage in service activities, and be an active team member within the Geomatics Program, SFRC, REC, IFAS and UF. Additional details on the Geomatics Program are available at http://www.geomatics.ifas.ufl.edu. The applicant is expected to develop a successful externally funded research program in any area of the geospatial sciences with a natural resources focus.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor – Geomatics
This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position at the FLREC with responsibilities in teaching (70% College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and research (30% Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC). The selected applicant is expected to provide leadership for a new undergraduate program at the FLREC leading to the B.S. degree in Geomatics. Classroom teaching responsibilities will include surveying-related courses at the undergraduate level, as well as at least one graduate course in an area of expertise. Many undergraduate courses in the program will be delivered via distance education. In addition, the candidate is expected to recruit and advise both undergraduate and graduate students, engage in service activities, and be an active team member within the Geomatics Program, SFRC, REC, IFAS and UF. Additional details on the Geomatics Program are available at http://www.geomatics.ifas.ufl.edu. In research, the applicant is expected to develop a successful externally funded research program in any area of the geospatial sciences, with a preference toward quantitative analysis of natural resources.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor – Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor -- Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position, with 70% research and 30% teaching responsibilities. Additional information about the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its programs can be found at our website (http://www.forestry.auburn.edu).
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Nature-based Tourism and Recreation
The College of Forestry and Conservation at The University of Montana Missoula seeks an Assistant Professor of Nature-based Tourism and Recreation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in tourism and recreation management, and to conduct research and outreach with the tourism industry, natural resource agencies, and rural communities. The Department is especially interested in candidates who contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The position will be full-time, nine-month tenure track appointment with approximately 67% teaching and 33% research responsibilities, expected to begin spring or fall semester 2007.
PositionAnnouncement Hofmann Forest Manager
The North Carolina Forestry Foundation, Inc. (NCFF) seeks applications for the full-time position, Hofmann Forest Manager. The Hofmann Forest Manager, reporting to the Executive Director of NCFF, will be responsible for the overall coordination, supervision, and implementation of all land management activities on the 80,000 Hofmann Forest located near Jacksonville, NC within the strategic vision provided by the NCFF. The successful applicant will have a minimum of ten years of silvicultural and forest management experience and at least a BS degree in forestry. The Hofmann Forest Manager should be (or qualify to be) a registered forester in North Carolina and willing to relocate to the Jacksonville area (within approximately 20-25 miles.)
PositionAnnouncement Natural Resources Information Technology Support Specialist
Duties will include compiling and maintaining electronic databases related to inventory and monitoring of forest resources, implementing server-based geospatial information delivery applications, assisting with database analyses and production of cartographic products. For more information and to submit an application, access our web site at www.jobs.vt.edu (resume and cover letter also requested). Search on posting number 060780.
PositionAnnouncement DISTRICT 1 DIRECTOR
The District I Director is administratively responsible to the Associate Vice President for University Extension/Director of Cooperative Extension and participates in administrative and policy decisions as a member of UI Extension and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences administrative teams. The District I Office is located at the UI branch campus in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The district director promotes teamwork among county, specialist, and research faculty and provides leadership to district Extension program planning. The district director is responsible for 17 county faculty in 9 counties and on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation in northern Idaho. The district director also contributes to the broader mission of the university and college by facilitating UI outreach in northern Idaho in cooperation with the UI Coeur d'Alene Center Dean and the Associate Vice President for Northern Idaho. He or she will work closely with academic department administrators and will provide input on needs for research and academic programs delivered to northern Idaho. The district director serves as a liaison for the college with North Idaho College and area communities.
PositionAnnouncement Director of Development, College of Natural Resources
In concert with the college dean and department heads, the development director defines fundraising priorities according to the strategic plans of the University and college, and develops an annual fundraising plan based upon these priorities. The primary focus will be on the identification and solicitation of major gifts of $25,000 and above from individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations. Secondary focus will be strengthening the overall fundraising program of the college, including communications and marketing, events, stewardship, annual giving, President's Circle membership, and planned giving. The director will also supervise a development coordinator or an assistant director of development and additional support staff as needed.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant or Associate Professor in Silviculture/Vegetation Management
Tenure-track, 9-month (B-term), full-time appointment with responsibilities for teaching (50%) and research (50%). The position is in the Department of Forest Resources and located on the St. Paul Campus.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor – Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor -- Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position, with 70% research and 30% teaching responsibilities. Additional information about the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and its programs can be found at our website: http://www.sfws.auburn.edu .
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Forest Watershed Science
MU's Department of Forestry seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in watershed science or forest hydrology. The successful applicant will teach at least one undergraduate and one graduate level course in his/her specialty, as well as participate in the summer Forestry Field Studies program. The candidate will contribute to one or more ongoing research efforts of the department in forest ecosystem management, agroforestry, and landscape ecology, among others. A Ph.D. is required, with at least one degree in Forestry or a comparable area. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Areas of expertise should include at least two of the following: watershed modeling, biogeochemistry, water quality, geomorphology, soil science, hydrologic modeling, soil and water resources management, forest management.
PositionAnnouncement Research Scientist - School of Natural Resources
Research scientist (12-month non-tenure track faculty, 100% research) in the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, Forestry Department. University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
PositionAnnouncement Intern - Invasive Species and Biodiversity Pilot Projects
The Sustainable Forestry Board (SFB) seeks an individual to survey SFI participants and compile information on existing initiatives and resources available for Program Participants to meet SFI requirements related to invasive species. If needed, the project would also include convening a half-day workshop to identify and gather resources from outside the SFI community. The position would also serve as a resource for other SFI biodiversity-related pilot projects related to regional conservation planning and landscape assessments.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor – Development of Engineered Wood Products from Decommissioned Preservative-Treated Wood
Responsibilities will involve development of an externally funded research program dealing with the development of novel engineered wood products from decommissioned preservative-treated wood. Candidate must develop and obtain research grants, conduct original and innovative research, and publish findings in a variety of outlets. The successful candidate will be encouraged to advise graduate students and conduct collaborative research with colleagues as appropriate. Service to local, state, national, and international clientele is expected.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor – Chemical Technologies to Remove Preservatives from Decommissioned Preservative-Treated Wood
This is 100% tenure track, research position. Responsibilities will involve development of an externally funded research program dealing with the development of novel chemistry techniques that are environmentally friendly and economically viable to remove residual preservatives from decommissioned preservative-treated wood. Candidate must develop and obtain research grants, conduct original and innovative research, and publish findings in a variety of outlets. The successful candidate will be encouraged to advise graduate students and conduct collaborative research with colleagues. Service to local, state, national, and international clientele is expected.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Management
Instruction (50%): Teach undergraduate and graduate course in NREM. Possible topics include ecosystem restoration, summer field practicum, coastal resource management, or environmental risk assessment. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Research (50%): Conduct research in ecosystem management. Emphasis should be given to human-dominated systems. Topics may include (but are not limited to) ecological restoration, invasive species management, environmental impacts from agriculture or development, sustainability certification or environmental policy. Pursue extramural grants and contracts from public and private sources to fund research.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor of Renewable Natural Resources
Teach an undergraduate course on forest and agroforest silviculture, develop new courses in forest ecology, forest restoration, agroforestry, forest stand development and yield, stand dynamics, biometry, or the instructor's area of expertise, and teach other courses, including core courses, as needed by the department. Advise graduate and undergraduate students. Conduct research in the areas of silviculture and sustainable management of tropical forests and agroforests in Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin. Develop and investigate forest and agroforest management systems to enhance watershed protection, production of timber and non-timber forest products, wildlife and biodiversity conservation, and other important values of forests. Collaborate with state and federal government, non-profit, and private institutions to identify forest management needs and design strategic research to address these gaps. Pursue extramural and other grant support from public and private sources to fund needed research programs on issues relevant to Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin.
PositionAnnouncement Urban Forester
The Arlington County, Virginia Government is currently seeking an urban forester to develop, implement and evaluate comprehensive strategies to manage, maintain and protect County trees and Arlington's overall urban forest. The position is located in the Landscape and Forestry Section of the Parks and Natural Resources Division.
PositionAnnouncement Professor and Head, Department of Environment and Society
The Department of Environment and Society at Utah State University invites applications for theposition of Professor and Department Head. Applications will be accepted up to 30 November 2006 or until suitable candidates have been identified.
PositionAnnouncement Urban Ecologist Assistant or Associate Professor
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position in Urban Ecology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level; the appointment is 50% teaching and 50% research. Responsibilities will include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels; advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; and developing a strong, externally funded research program in Urban Ecology, including collaboration with social scientists. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include retirement program (choice of defined-benefit or defined-contribution); health insurance; workers' compensation; paid vacation and sick leave, and other optional benefit programs. Review of applications will begin December 4, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.
PositionAnnouncement Professor and Head for the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Oklahoma State University is seeking applicants for the position of Professor and Head to provide visionary leadership for research, teaching and extension activities for the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
PositionAnnouncement Project Assistant/Associate
Penn State's School of Forest Resources is seeking a Project Assistant/Associate to assist The National Park Service (NPS) in implementing a new strategy to conduct a service-wide ecological monitoring program (i.e., the Vital Signs Monitoring Program).
PositionAnnouncement 4-H Shooting Sports Assistant Extension Professor/Extension Instructor
Coordinator of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, Assistant Extension Professor/Extension Instructor will be the acknowledged resource person within the Mississippi State University Extension Service for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. Through a team approach the Coordinator of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program will provide training and development for 4-H Agents and 4-H volunteers for delivering an effective educational programming. The program currently has 10,234 4-H youth enrolled in the shooting sports projects and there are 594 certified volunteers in Mississippi.
PositionAnnouncement Associate Professor/Professor Natural Resources Recreation/Park Management
We are seeking a mid-career academic to conduct an extramurally-funded research program related to natural resource recreation and park management. Research areas of interest, but not limited to: spatial, temporal, economic and human dimensions contexts of public outdoor recreation, natural resource recreation policy; park management decision-making and planning. The individual will teach 2-3 courses in the core and/or academic concentration options within our nationally accredited curriculum.
PositionAnnouncement Joint Fire Science Program Manager
 
PositionAnnouncement Dean of the Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
The University of Georgia invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. The Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of the School, reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant or Associate Professor of Forest Recreation
This is a nine-month academic year full time teaching position. The successful applicant will teach in these topical areas: recreational use of forests, parks and other public lands and waters --park planning, management, and tourism principles, practices and philosophy. Assisting with or teaching other courses within the College of Natural Resources may be required. Teaching and advising graduate level students is expected. Teaching 3 to 6 weeks during the summer at the College of Natural Resources Treehaven Field Station or in the European Summer Program for additional compensation is required. Research, outreach and international programs provide opportunities to meet University scholarship and service requirements.
PositionAnnouncement Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Forest Management
Twelve-month, tenure-track appointment (75% extension, 25% research) located in Blacksburg, Virginia
PositionAnnouncement Assistant/Associate Professor – Manufacturing Systems
The Department of Wood Science and Forest Products at Virginia Tech is seeking applications for the position of assistant/associate professor in the area of manufacturing systems. Virginia Tech has strong academic programs in wood science, marketing, business & operations management, and industrial engineering as related to this position. We seek a candidate who would develop and apply systems engineering innovations to effectively interface across our existing programs to support domestically competitive and sustainable wood products manufacturing businesses for the future.
PositionAnnouncement Water Use and Resources Specialist
The Water Use and Resource Specialist works under administrative direction and is responsible for planning and directing studies on water use and water quality for an agency. This position is governed by state and federal regulations and agency policy.
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