Assistant Professor Of Forest Ecosystems
Summary:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) in the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS) at Alabama A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Forest Ecosystems. The position is a nine-month tenure-track appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research responsibilities, and an additional three-month summer research employment. The position includes involvement in the 4-week Forestry and Fire Apprenticeship Program in June of each year. Initial research funding will be available. The rank and tenure status of the position are negotiable based on qualifications. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) includes undergraduate programs in Environmental Science and Forestry, Ecology, and Wildlife. Graduate programs include Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Plant and Soil Science.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on forest fire ecology, forest ecosystem protection, forest pest management, and other forestry-related courses.
- Coordinating/assisting the 4-week Forestry and Fire Apprenticeship Program
- Assist in developing a curriculum that leads to acquiring the Association of Fire Ecology Academic Wildland Fire Program Certification
- Securing external research funding and conducting scholarly research in the candidate's area of expertise, with preference given to fields such as restoration of fire-adapted forest ecosystems, wildfire science, and forest protection
- Providing service to the department, university, professional societies, and communities by working on committees, advising undergraduate students, participating in recruitment activities, engaging stakeholders, mentoring master's and doctoral students, and serving in professional societies.
- Other duties assigned.
Minimum Position Requirements:
Ph. D. in forestry, ecology, forest fire ecology, natural resources, botany, entomology, or a closely related discipline, emphasizing field-based terrestrial ecology and forest ecosystem management. ABD (All but Dissertation) candidates will also be considered. One degree should be from an institution located in the US, preferably in forestry/natural resources from a SAF (Society of American Foresters) accredited program. Evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc. Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, and service is also expected. Interest and ability to develop collaborative partnerships - within and across university disciplines, at national, international, and private sector levels Ability and willingness to effectively advise and mentor students at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Valid US driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
College or university teaching or teaching assistant experience.
Ability to develop a field-based research program in forest ecosystem management, as evidenced by a record such as prior experience and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Be able to obtain the Prescribed Burn Manager certificate within one year.
History of success in securing external research funding.
Ability to collaborate with other faculty in interdisciplinary projects and engage in outreach to landowners, managers, and other stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to travel with students in the field, to professional meetings and conferences, forestry conclaves, and to camp out.
Experience with or graduation from an SAF (Society of American Foresters) accredited program is preferable.
Benefits:
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
