Forest Ecologist, Assistant Professor
Starting Date: 1 July 2013
Minimum Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education, plus an excellent benefits package
Closing Date: Open until filled. Review of applications begins on 1 February 2013
The Department of Wildland Resources, Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University (Logan campus; http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/) seeks to fill a nine-month tenure-track position in Forest Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities will be approximately 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service. Anticipated start date is 1 July 2013.
We seek an individual who will develop an internationally recognized research program in forest ecology and management, with a preferred emphasis on the impacts of climate change. The ideal candidate's research program would have a strong field component and address questions relating to the ecology and sustainable management of forested ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate-related disturbances and phenomena. Examples of focal areas include but are not limited to: forest insect/disease dynamics, land use and land cover changes, dendrochronology, fire regimes, tree ecophysiology
and phenology, carbon/nutrient cycling, and changes in stand dynamics, species composition and biodiversity. We especially encourage applicants who are enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary collaborations.
The successful applicant should have a strong interest in education and be enthusiastic about creating undergraduate and graduate teaching environments that are innovative, integrative, and inspiring to natural resources students in the classroom and in the field. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include one undergraduate course and one graduate course per year, consistent with the applicant's expertise and departmental needs. We encourage applicants who have a commitment to fostering undergraduate
research and training opportunities.
Minimum qualifications:
• An earned PhD in Forest Ecology or closely related field at the time of appointment.
• The ability to develop an active research program, including a record of scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• A record indicative of potential to secure extramural funding from multiple sources to support research.
• The ability to provide quality teaching.
Preferred qualifications:
• Post-doctoral experience.
• College- or university-level teaching experience, including distance education.
• A history of engagement or service with natural resource agencies, nongovernmental organizations, or other constituencies involved in natural resource management issues.
• Experience or interest in working with student organizations, such as the USU Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters.
• Involvement in the forestry profession.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin 1 February 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, upload a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a one-page description of current and projected future research program and goals; a one-page statement of teaching experience, interests, and ideas for fostering education in undergraduate and graduate students; and the names of four references with full
contact information. Instructions for applying and uploading supporting documents are
at the Job Opportunities link on the USU Human Resources homepage athttp://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58271. For further information, contact Jim Long, Search Committee Chair, at james.long@usu.edu. Additional Information: The Department of Wildland Resources at USU is one of three departments in the College of Natural Resources; others are the Watershed Sciences Department and the Environment and Society Department. The Department of Wildland
Resources offers undergraduate degrees in Wildlife Science, Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Forestry, and Rangeland Resources, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Range Science, and Forestry. With approximately 180 undergraduate and 80 graduate students, the department has one of the largest and most active education and graduate research programs at USU. The Department is widely recognized in both teaching and research addressing natural resource management and conservation for Utah, the Intermountain West, and national and international communities. Research and teaching sites near campus include a wide range of terrestrial biomes ranging from semi-desert steppe to alpine coniferous forest.
The Department of Wildland Resources is associated with the USU Ecology Center and
the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, and enjoys strong collaborative links across the Logan campus with the Departments of Watershed Sciences, Environment and Society, Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, and Plants, Soils and Climate, among others. The Department also has active collaborations with Utah's USGS Cooperative
Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (housed in the College), USDA National Wildlife Research Center Predator Research Field Station (housed in the Department), Jack H. Berryman Institute (housed in the department), Utah Divisions of Wildlife Resources and Forestry, Fire & State Lands, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Research Station laboratories. Additional information about the Department and the College can be found at http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/.
Founded in 1888 as Utah's land-grant university, USU's main campus in Logan has eight colleges and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. In addition to the Logan campus, USU provides academic resources and support to multiple regional campuses and education centers located throughout the state. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of about 25,000 students, including 3,400 graduate students. Logan is a valley community of about 125,000 people nestled between the Wellsville Mountains and the Wasatch Range in northeastern Utah. In
addition to providing access to extraordinary ecosystems for teaching and research programs, the many ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains in the area make it one of the finest outdoor recreation environments in the nation. The city of Logan boasts a very low crime rate, low cost of living, fine restaurants, a farmer's market, summer arts festivals, and nationally known events, such as the annual Utah Festival Opera. The campus is 90 miles north of Salt Lake City. With views of a natural area reserve from
campus, the pristine natural environment of the area makes Logan one of America's most desirable and affordable university towns (http://www.tourcachevalley.com/).
Utah State University is a Carnegie doctoral-extensive (Research I) institution, and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university is dedicated to recruiting outstanding candidates from a diverse pool including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. USU offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits (see http://www.usu.edu/hr for details).
Website: https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1357227591911Starting Date: 1 July 2013
Minimum Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education, plus an excellent benefits package
Closing Date: Open until filled. Review of applications begins on 1 February 2013
The Department of Wildland Resources, Quinney College of Natural Resources at Utah State University (Logan campus; http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/) seeks to fill a nine-month tenure-track position in Forest Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. Responsibilities will be approximately 60% research, 30% teaching, and 10% service. Anticipated start date is 1 July 2013.
We seek an individual who will develop an internationally recognized research program in forest ecology and management, with a preferred emphasis on the impacts of climate change. The ideal candidate's research program would have a strong field component and address questions relating to the ecology and sustainable management of forested ecosystems, particularly in the context of climate-related disturbances and phenomena. Examples of focal areas include but are not limited to: forest insect/disease dynamics, land use and land cover changes, dendrochronology, fire regimes, tree ecophysiology
and phenology, carbon/nutrient cycling, and changes in stand dynamics, species composition and biodiversity. We especially encourage applicants who are enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary collaborations.
The successful applicant should have a strong interest in education and be enthusiastic about creating undergraduate and graduate teaching environments that are innovative, integrative, and inspiring to natural resources students in the classroom and in the field. Teaching responsibilities are expected to include one undergraduate course and one graduate course per year, consistent with the applicant's expertise and departmental needs. We encourage applicants who have a commitment to fostering undergraduate
research and training opportunities.
Minimum qualifications:
• An earned PhD in Forest Ecology or closely related field at the time of appointment.
• The ability to develop an active research program, including a record of scholarly research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• A record indicative of potential to secure extramural funding from multiple sources to support research.
• The ability to provide quality teaching.
Preferred qualifications:
• Post-doctoral experience.
• College- or university-level teaching experience, including distance education.
• A history of engagement or service with natural resource agencies, nongovernmental organizations, or other constituencies involved in natural resource management issues.
• Experience or interest in working with student organizations, such as the USU Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters.
• Involvement in the forestry profession.
Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin 1 February 2013 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, upload a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a one-page description of current and projected future research program and goals; a one-page statement of teaching experience, interests, and ideas for fostering education in undergraduate and graduate students; and the names of four references with full
contact information. Instructions for applying and uploading supporting documents are
at the Job Opportunities link on the USU Human Resources homepage athttp://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58271. For further information, contact Jim Long, Search Committee Chair, at james.long@usu.edu. Additional Information: The Department of Wildland Resources at USU is one of three departments in the College of Natural Resources; others are the Watershed Sciences Department and the Environment and Society Department. The Department of Wildland
Resources offers undergraduate degrees in Wildlife Science, Conservation and Restoration Ecology, Forestry, and Rangeland Resources, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Range Science, and Forestry. With approximately 180 undergraduate and 80 graduate students, the department has one of the largest and most active education and graduate research programs at USU. The Department is widely recognized in both teaching and research addressing natural resource management and conservation for Utah, the Intermountain West, and national and international communities. Research and teaching sites near campus include a wide range of terrestrial biomes ranging from semi-desert steppe to alpine coniferous forest.
The Department of Wildland Resources is associated with the USU Ecology Center and
the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, and enjoys strong collaborative links across the Logan campus with the Departments of Watershed Sciences, Environment and Society, Biology, Mathematics and Statistics, and Plants, Soils and Climate, among others. The Department also has active collaborations with Utah's USGS Cooperative
Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (housed in the College), USDA National Wildlife Research Center Predator Research Field Station (housed in the Department), Jack H. Berryman Institute (housed in the department), Utah Divisions of Wildlife Resources and Forestry, Fire & State Lands, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Research Station laboratories. Additional information about the Department and the College can be found at http://www.cnr.usu.edu/wild/.
Founded in 1888 as Utah's land-grant university, USU's main campus in Logan has eight colleges and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. In addition to the Logan campus, USU provides academic resources and support to multiple regional campuses and education centers located throughout the state. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of about 25,000 students, including 3,400 graduate students. Logan is a valley community of about 125,000 people nestled between the Wellsville Mountains and the Wasatch Range in northeastern Utah. In
addition to providing access to extraordinary ecosystems for teaching and research programs, the many ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains in the area make it one of the finest outdoor recreation environments in the nation. The city of Logan boasts a very low crime rate, low cost of living, fine restaurants, a farmer's market, summer arts festivals, and nationally known events, such as the annual Utah Festival Opera. The campus is 90 miles north of Salt Lake City. With views of a natural area reserve from
campus, the pristine natural environment of the area makes Logan one of America's most desirable and affordable university towns (http://www.tourcachevalley.com/).
Utah State University is a Carnegie doctoral-extensive (Research I) institution, and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university is dedicated to recruiting outstanding candidates from a diverse pool including women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. USU offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits (see http://www.usu.edu/hr for details).
Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2013
