The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University seeks a full-time (12 month) tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Forest Management (60% research, 40% teaching). The position carries a 25% joint appointment in the Department of Geography. We seek candidates who work at landscape or regional scales with expertise in one or more of the following areas of forest ecosystem management: landscape ecology, production forestry, regional biogeochemistry, conservation biology, and human dimensions of natural resource management. Application of geo-spatial analyses (e.g., GIS, environmental modeling, remote sensing) in research and teaching is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program. Initial teaching responsibilities include a senior-level course in Forest Management and a graduate course in the candidates area of expertise. A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment. Publications in leading refereed journals, a successful record of obtaining research grants, teaching experience, and demonstrated interest in collaborative interdisciplinary research are desirable. Additional information is available at: www.for.msu.edu/Position/ForMgt.htm.
To ensure full consideration, please submit: curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and future directions (2 pp max), statement of teaching experience and philosophy (2 pp max), examples of publications, and 3 letters of reference by 30 September 2006 to: Richard Kobe, Chair, Forest Management Search, Michigan State University, Department of Forestry, 126 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1222; email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; phone: (517) 355-8433. MSU is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
