Please post and bring to the attention of your colleagues. Thomas J. Dean Professor Quantitative Silviculture LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge, LA 70803 (225) 578-4216 FAX: (225) 578-4227
http://www.rnr.lsu.edu _____________________________________________________________ Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Director of the School of Renewable Natural Resources in the Louisiana State University College of Agriculture and the LSU Agricultural Center. Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana General Information: The faculty in the School of Renewable Natural Resources consists of 28 professorial-level scientists, including ten in forestry, four in the Louisiana Forest Products Laboratory, eleven in wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture, three adjunct faculty in the Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and an instructor at the Lee Memorial Forest research area. Louisiana has an abundance of natural resources that are found in a diversity of terrestrial and aquatic habitats ranging from coastal marshes to upland forests. There are currently 16 research associates and 75 graduate students in the School who support faculty research projects on topics such as softwood and hardwood forest resources, efficient manufacturing and marketing of forest products, coastal marsh restoration, upland game management, waterfowl ecology, non-game wildlife management, invasive species, riparian land use impacts on streams, and freshwater fisheries production. Faculty currently offer over 60 courses to the 120 undergraduates enrolled in the School. Six faculty members have extension appointments, with major areas of emphasis in urban forestry, commercial forestry continuing education, forest products development and outreach, and coastal and marine fisheries management. The School continues to build research, extension, and teaching programs of regional, national, and international excellence. Candidates interested in the position are invited to review our curricula, faculty, and research and extension activities at www.rnr.lsu.edu. Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have leadership and administrative responsibility for developing excellence in research, teaching, and extension at a major land-grant university. Specific duties will include: (1) administration of basic and applied research and extension programs in renewable natural resource management, (2) coordination and development of faculty teaching activities and curricula for two undergraduate and five graduate degree programs, (3) recruitment and professional development of faculty, staff, and students, (4) budget preparation and management, including management of McIntire-Stennis funds, and (5) representation of the School to the University administration, to other University units, and to public and private agencies and stakeholder groups at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Qualification Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Forestry, Wildlife, Fisheries, or a closely related field, with demonstrated excellence in research, extension, and teaching, and qualifications necessary to hold a tenured academic rank of Professor in the School. Administrative experience and evidence of strong leadership as well as personnel and financial management skills in a multi-disciplinary unit are highly desired, as is proven leadership with private and public stakeholders. Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent of full-time and length of employment. Date Available: Upon completion of interview process. Application Deadline: March 31, 2007 or until an acceptable applicant is found. Application Procedure: Nominations and applications are encouraged. Applications should include a letter addressing the applicantâs interest, qualifications, and administrative philosophy, a resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of five references, at least one of which represents a stakeholder organization outside academia. Send applications or nominations to: Dr. William E. Kelso, Interim Director Telephone: 225/578-4176 School of Renewable Natural Resources Fax: 225/578-4227 227 RNR Building, LSU Agricultural Center Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
