The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is seeking a full-time (12 month) tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Silviculture (70% research, 30% teaching). The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized program of scholarship in Silviculture, as demonstrated by research grants, publications in leading refereed journals, and Ph.D. and M.Sc. student recruitment and training, as well as to conduct rigorous, conceptually-based research that addresses emerging needs in the areas of forest productivity, stand dynamics, and sustainable forest management. Teaching duties will include undergraduate courses in Silviculture and Wildland Fire and the development of a graduate-level course that will compliment existing courses and enhance departmental graduate education opportunities. A Ph.D. is required by the time of appointment.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. To ensure full consideration, please submit: curriculum vita, statement of research experience and future directions (2 pp max), statement of teaching interests (2 pp max), examples of publications, and 3 letters of reference by January 15, 2008 to (electronic applications are encouraged): David E. Rothstein Silviculture Search, Chair Michigan State University Department of Forestry 126 Natural Resources Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: (517) 432-3353 fax: (517) 432-1143 MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation David E. Rothstein Associate Professor Department of Forestry & Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior Program Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Phone:517-432-3353 FAX:517-432-1143 http://www.for.msu.edu/fbl/index.html
