Assistant Professor, Natural Resource Economics and Finance Oklahoma State University
A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 75% research and 25% teaching. This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM). Responsibilities: 1. Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program in the area of natural resource economics and finance. Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, applications of economics and decision theory to natural resource topics such as non-industrial private forestlands; ecosystem management, conservation, restoration and sustainability; endangered species recovery; invasive species; rural development; valuing non-production amenities; environmental quality; and timber production. 2. Teach an undergraduate junior level course in Natural Resource Economics and Finance, a senior level forestry Capstone course, and develop a graduate level course in area of expertise. Minimum Qualifications: 1. A Ph.D. in natural resource economics or closely related field. A B.S. degree in forestry required. 2. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate students. 3. Ability and desire to work cooperatively with NREM faculty to develop an active research program, including publishing in leading scientific journals and securing extramural funding. The complete job description may be found at http://nrem.okstate.edu. Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as a qualified candidate is available. Applications, nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Thomas C. Hennessey, Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, Stillwater, OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-5443, E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE employer.