Unity College seeks to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor in Sustainable Forest Management to join our faculty beginning in the fall of 2013. Faculty in this position will address the management of forest resources from silvicultural, ecological, and political perspectives to develop a transdisciplinary understanding of sustainable forest practices. Candidates are expected to advance the college’s newly adopted framework of Sustainability Science throughout the forestry related curriculum.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in forest resource use, mensuration, and policy. Preference will be given to candidates who use a transdisciplinary approach to forest management that considers topics such as sustainable forest management, forest policy, human dimensions of forest resources, wildlife habitats, wildland fire science, and biodiversity. The candidate is expected to teach in and provide leadership and disciplinary support for the college’s natural resource management and protection programs. This academic year (9 month) appointment includes teaching existing courses and developing curricula for new courses, coordinating with faculty in related programs, contributing to general education and/or capstone courses, supporting undergraduate research, leading students in educational and co-curricular activities, advising students, and participating in campus committees and other traditional academic functions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate competencies in the following areas: 1) understanding of the intersection of natural resource policy and sustainable forestry practice, 2) field techniques in forest mensuration and management, 3) application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and/or remote sensing to forest management issues, 4) proven excellence in undergraduate teaching, 5) demonstrated potential for engaging undergraduates in research and securing external funding for research, and 6) ability to engage community partners through experiential pedagogies such as community based learning. Experience working with federal and state forest and wildlife agencies as well as nonprofit land conservation organizations is an advantage. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in forest resource management or closely related field (ex. forestry, forest economics, silviculture, or timber management) at time of employment is required. Unity College, a private college in rural Maine, provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the environment, natural resources, and the emerging framework of sustainability science. A common interest in developing sustainable solutions to environmental problems unites our students, staff, and faculty. Recently named to the top 30 of the Washington Monthly college rankings and Princeton Review’s Green Rating Honor Roll, Unity is rapidly becoming recognized as a national leader in sustainability science. Additional Information: SALARY/BENEFITS: Salaried position. This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical; dental; employer-paid STD, LTD, Life; flexible benefits plan offering medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; voluntary life insurance; faculty medical leave, 403(b) retirement plan. Unity College hopes to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin January 25th and continue until the position is filled. Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online: 1. Letter of Application 2. curriculum vitae 3. Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests 4. Three letters of reference For complete application instructions see http://unity.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=36655 Erika Latty Associate Professor of Botany Unity College, Unity, ME 04948
