[IUFRO Div 1] FW: Assistant / Associate Professor of Silviculture

Från: <Keefe>, "Robert (robk@uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu>)" <robk@uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu>> Datum: onsdag 22 oktober 2014 06:22 Till: Björn Hånell <bjorn.hanell@slu.se<mailto:bjorn.hanell@slu.se>>, "gary.kerr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk<mailto:gary.kerr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk>" <gary.kerr@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 https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/6578 Assistant/Associate Professor of Silviculture Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying to the opening. To apply to the position, please click the Apply to this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Job<https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/bookmarks?posting_id=6578> | Print Preview<https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/6578/print_preview> | Apply to this Job<https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/6578/pre_apply> 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. 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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@uidaho.edu<mailto:robk@uidaho.edu> Cell: (208) 310-0269<tel:%28208%29%20310-0269> http://www.uidahoforestoperations.com<http://www.uidahoforestoperations.… http://www.uidaho.edu/experimental-forest _________________________________________