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Biometrics and Quantitative Modeling of Forest Ecosystems Department of Forest Resources College of Natural Resources University of Idaho Please see information about the Forest Resources program following the contact information below. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho, invites applications for an academic-year, tenure- track faculty position as Assistant Professor. The position is approximately 40% teaching, 40% research, 5% Advising, 5% On-campus Service, and 10% Outreach/Service/Technology Transfer. Research responsibilities: develop an externally funded research program that advances biometric knowledge as applied to forest resources and uses quantitative modeling tools to understand complex terrestrial ecosystems. This program should include collaborative work with other scientists from a wide range of natural resource disciplines. Teaching responsibilities: design and deliver two undergraduate courses/year focused on forest resource measurements and inventory plus one to two graduate courses/year. Service and outreach responsibilities: interactions with audiences and stakeholders outside the university and outside academia are encouraged. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completed Ph.D. with emphasis on biometrics and quantitative modeling of ecosystems with at least one degree in forestry or a related discipline, experience applying biometrics and modeling skills to forest ecosystems, ability to compete for external funding, demonstrated research publication in refereed journals, and evidence of interest in and ability to teach undergraduate forest and rangeland measurements. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated interest and ability in teaching, interest and experience in modeling biological systems, skill in verbal and written communication, interest in and/or skill in forest mensuration, experience and training in spatial analysis of forest or rangeland resources. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu. Send hard copy of the following to address below: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, description of research focus, academic transcripts, contact information for three references, and copies of one or two of your refereed publications with a brief explanation of your role in preparing these publications if they are coauthored. Review of applications will begin September 8, 2006 and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified with a prospective starting date of January 2007. Contact: Chair, Biometrics Search Committee, Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 441133, Moscow, ID 83844- 1133. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 208-885-7507 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 208-885- 7311 Forest Resources Program The University of Idaho is a publicly supported comprehensive land-grant institution with principal responsibility in Idaho for performing research and granting the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Over 13,000 students from all states and more than 80 countries choose programs from a vast array of disciplines. Moscow is the gateway to a natural wonderland. It is a thriving community of 20,000 friendly people located in the northern part of Idaho about 90 miles southeast of Spokane, Washington. The surrounding Palouse hills and the mountains and lakes of northern Idaho provide a scenic background for university facilities. Skiing, boating, and other outdoor recreation resources are available within easy driving distance. They include the Sawtooth and Hells Canyon national recreation areas, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, and scenic rivers such as the Snake, Clearwater, Salmon, and Selway. The Department of Forest Resources (http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/forres/) is one of five departments in the College of Natural Resources (http://www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu). Our vision is to be widely recognized as leaders in education and research to advance understanding and management of forest ecosystems. We produce outstanding graduates equipped to be successful forest managers and scientists. Our graduates are distinguished by their interlocking and multidisciplinary set of analytical skills and tools. They acquire the habit of questioning assumptions as information is gathered, summarized, and interpreted via critical thinking exercises in various courses and based on data sets passed from course to course. Students become familiar with local species and site variability, spatial analysis, and data processing tools such as models and electronic spreadsheets. The B.S. in Forest Resources is a professional forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters. In addition to their interdisciplinary education, students can emphasize ecology, forest ecosystem processes, forest social sciences, fire ecology and management, remote sensing and geographic information systems, watershed management, silviculture, forest genetics, and other specialties. All of our programs include hands-on training, field experience and personal attention from a faculty devoted to education. Our research mission is to conduct and disseminate high quality, objective and relevant research on forest ecosystems, the people who value them, and the institutions affecting them. Our distinctive research transcends descriptive analysis to develop an understanding of underlying mechanisms and links that understanding to decision-making processes, and how institutions change in response to changes in ecosystem conditions and socioeconomic values. We present results in high impact refereed journals and peer-reviewed literature. Our outreach and service mission helps society understand what we have learned. We disseminate our research results in publications, other media, including websites, professional presentations, coursework, workshops and continuing education activities. We help forest managers to link decision-making to an understanding of underlying forest mechanisms and the people; expose the general public to the rapid change in forest science; and provide knowledge related to key issues, such as fire, invasive species, water and sustainability. To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
