FW: Assistant / Associate Professor of Silviculture
by Björn Hånell
Från: <Keefe>, "Robert (robk(a)uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu>)" <robk(a)uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu>>
Datum: onsdag 22 oktober 2014 06:22
Till: Björn Hånell <bjorn.hanell(a)slu.se<mailto:bjorn.hanell@slu.se>>, "gary.kerr(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk<mailto:gary.kerr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>" <gary.kerr(a)forestry.gsi.gov.uk<mailto:gary.kerr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>>
Ämne: Assistant / Associate Professor of Silviculture
Dear Bjorn,
The University of Idaho is hiring a new faculty position in Silviculture. This is an exciting opportunity to work with many new faculty in the College of Natural Resources, as part of an outstanding and internationally respected forestry program.
If possible, we appreciate you sending this announcement to the IUFRO Division 1 membership. Gary, please also forward to the Division 1.05 group as well if there are members who may not receive all Division 1 announcements
Best regards,
Rob
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Silviculture
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Silviculture
Location
Moscow
Division/College
College of Natural Resources
Department
Forest Resources
Employee Category
Faculty
Classification Group Title
Regular Faculty
Tenure Tracking
Tenure Track
Rank
Negotiable (must be justified)
Interim/Term Appointment
No
Multi-Year Contract (Non-Tenure Track)
Not Applicable
Position Type
Permanent
Pay Range
$69,000 - $75,000
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
Internal Posting?
Position Summary
The Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for a faculty position in Silviculture at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a tenure-track, 9-month appointment with responsibilities for teaching (40%), research (40%), advising (10%), and outreach/service (10%). The position is located on the main University campus in Moscow, Idaho.
Responsibilities
Job Duty Function
Teaching and Advising
Job Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a minimum of three courses per academic year. These courses include; an undergraduate level course in silviculture; and undergraduate level course as a component of the Society of American Foresters accredited Forest Resources degree, and a graduate level course to be developed in consultation with colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to have a commitment to quality teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Job Duty Function
Scholarship and Creative Activities
Job Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop a research program in silviculture, focusing on forests of the Inland Northwest. Specific focal areas may include (but are not limited to) plant physiology, stand management, forest regeneration, restoration, tree improvement, forest soils, stand nutrition, density management, mensuration and modeling resilience to threats or forest productivity.
Job Duty Function
Outreach and Extension
Job Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to consult with external agencies as well as private parties. Participation in conferences and symposia is encouraged.
Job Duty Function
University Service and Leadership
Job Duties/Responsibilities
As an Assistant/Associate faculty member, the successful candidate will be asked to serve on relevant committees.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Forest Science, or close equivalent, by the time of appointment. Evidence of potential to secure extramural funding and demonstrated ability to publish research results in refereed journals. Evidence of potential to become an outstanding teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in designing and conducting research.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated interest in and ability to teach Silviculture and contribute to broader undergraduate teaching in the Department. Demonstrated ability to communicate with broad stakeholders including foresters, industrial and private landowners, state, federal, and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Interest in delivering online courses. Postdoctoral or similar experience with a successful record of a) extramural funding for research and b) publishing. Experience in multidisciplinary collaboration addressing important contemporary research questions. Work experience in forestry. Familiarity with the land grant mission. Member of Society of American Foresters.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information
Posting Number
F000095P
Posting Date
10/16/2014
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
First consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 12, 2014.
In addition to your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, List of References, Research/Teaching Philosophy, and Transcripts, please provide up to three recent applicable publications in PDF format under Other Documents 1, 2, and 3.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the regents that equal opportunity be afforded in education and employment to qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. It is also the policy of the University of Idaho to not discriminate based on sexual orientation.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
* Chronicle of Higher Education
* Coeur d'Alene Press
* Craig's List
* Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works
* Dice.com
* Diverse Issues in Higher Education
* Educause
* Equal Opportunity Employment Journal
* Higheredjobs.com
* Idaho Press Tribune
* Idaho State Journal
* Idaho Statesman
* IMDiversity.com
* Inside Higher Ed
* Latinos in Higher Education
* Lewiston Morning Tribune
* Missoulian
* Monster.com
* Moscow/Pullman Daily News
* National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (website)
* NW Classifieds/NW Jobs
* Oregonian
* OregonLive.com
* Other Internet Site
* Other Newspaper
* Post Register-Idaho Falls
* Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, ect.)
* Radio: 1400 ESPN
* Radio: 99.5 Bull Country
* Radio: KCLX 1450
* Radio: KMAX 840 AM
* Radio: KRLC 1350 AM
* Radio: My Radio 1025
* Radio: The Outlaw 106.9 FM
* Radio: Y-105
* Radio: Z-Fun 106
* Reno Gazette/Journal
* RSS Feed
* Salt Lake City Tribune/Deseret News
* Seattle Times
* Spokesman Review
* Times News-Twin Falls
* UI Employee
* UI Register
* University of Idaho Listserv (automatic e-mail)
* University of Idaho Website
* Women in Higher Education
* Word of Mouth
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of References
4. Research/Teaching Philosophy
5. Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3
_________________________________________
Robert F. Keefe
Assistant Professor of Forest Operations
Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1133
Moscow ID 83844-1133
robk(a)uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu>
Cell: (208) 310-0269<tel:%28208%29%20310-0269>
http://www.uidahoforestoperations.com<http://www.uidahoforestoperations.com/>
http://www.uidaho.edu/experimental-forest
_________________________________________
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IUFRO Symposium; Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests. Second announcement
by Brigitte Burger
Dear Colleagues,
REMINDER :
IUFRO Dryland Forestry Symposium , 16-20 March, Stellenbosch, South Africa,
The symposium will be dealing with indigenous forests and plantations in Dryland Areas
Themes include :
1. Tree physiology, growth and tree architectural responses in drought conditions.
2. Site–species matching /genotype x environment interactions.
3. Silviculture regimes and management systems for Dryland Forestry.
4. Management systems for dry natural forest ecosystems (including Savanna forests, bush encroachment and sustainable livelihoods issues).
5. Products, procurement, wood properties and markets.
6. Integrated fire management.
7. Landscape improvements and ecosystem services from woodlots and farm forestry projects.
Please see the latest update of information on the website:
<http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/agri/forestry/dryland-forestry-symposi…> http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/agri/forestry/dryland-forestry-symposi…
You will notice the deadline on submission of abstracts is 27 October 2014.
Can we ask that you forward the second announcement to people on your personal networks inviting them to submit abstracts.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ben du Toit
Deputy Co-ordinator: IUFRO UNIT 1.02.05, and
Chairperson: Scientific Committee
IUFRO Symposium on Silviculture and Management of Dryland Forests
To be held from 16 to 19 March 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa
The integrity and confidentiality of this email is governed by these terms / Hierdie terme bepaal die integriteit en vertroulikheid van hierdie epos. <http://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer> http://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer
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Business meeting for Meliaceae Working Party
by Sheila Ward
The business meeting of IUFRO Working Party 1.02.04 Sustainable Management
and Genetic Resources of the Meliaceae will be held at 12:50-13:30 on
Monday October 6, at Room 151B at the IUFRO 2014 World Congress. Please
join us!
Sheila Ward
Deputy Coordinator
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