Assistant Professor of Forest Products/Utilization and Wood Science

The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Forest Products/Utilization and Wood Science. This is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. We seek an applicant with expertise in forest products, utilization, or wood science, broadly defined, whose interests will support, build, and complement the School of Forestry’s and NAU’s programs in these and related areas. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate forestry programs, develop a productive, externally-funded research program, advise graduate students (MF, MS, and PhD), and serve the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, and the profession. The anticipated start date for this position is August 18, 2014.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in forest products and utilization, wood science, or related field conferred by start date. The full position description and a list of the preferred qualifications can be found in the Job Openings section of the NAU Human Resources website (http://www.nau.edu/hr). Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NAU requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment-history verification, and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.

To apply, please submit an application package that addresses your qualifications for, and interest in, this position. Please include in your package: 1-2 page cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research accomplishments, interests, and vision; a copy of transcripts; three letters of recommendation (may also be sent separately by recommenders); and reprints of up to three relevant publications. Please send your application package electronically to: ForestProdUtilWoodSciSearch@nau.edu.

For more information, please contact Dr. Yeon-Su Kim, Search Committee Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86011-5018; phone: 928.523-6643. Email: ysk@nau.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 13, 2013.

 

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Daniela Kleinschmit

Assoc. Professor

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences


Unit of Forest Policy
PO Box 7008, SE-75007 Uppsala
Visiting address: Vallvägen 9C
Phone: +46 18 672493

Mobile: +46 72 5867588

daniela.kleinschmit@slu.se, www.slu.se
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