Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Silviculture and Forest Ecology

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Position Overview

The Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences (NRES) Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, invites applications for a tenure‐track, academic year position. Starting date is negotiable, but on or before September 13, 2018, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses, and graduate level courses in silviculture, forest practices & environmental protection, sustainable forest management, introduction to forest ecosystem management, dendrology, ecology & habitat management, and ecosystem management.
• The successful applicant is expected to develop an applied, field-based research program in silviculture and/or forest ecology with a focus on forest types common to California.
• This position will serve as a liaison between the NRES Department and the Director of Cal Poly's Swanton Pacific Ranch school forest in Santa Cruz County.
• Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, student advising, and teaching graduate level courses and/or in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program.
• The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations) as part of his/her professional development.
• Service activities will include participation on department, college, and university committees and instructionally related activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills:

• Doctorate degree in Forestry, Forest Ecology, Forest Management or related discipline.
• Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential.
• Must demonstrate commitment to diversity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required.
• Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to initiate, complete, secure external funding, and publish research.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Forestry operations experience is preferred.
• The ability to collaborate on research with faculty across the College, University, and industry is desirable.
• Candidates who have international experience or the desire to cultivate international links, are preferred.

Additional Information

Special Conditions (Staff):

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

Please note:

Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

To Apply

Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to complete a required online faculty application, apply to requisition #104581, and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) transcripts and (4) teaching philosophy. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing your application.

For full consideration, please apply by the review begin date of October 1, 2017. Applications received after this date may be considered. For additional information contact: the search committee chair, Dr. Samantha Gill, at 805-756-6205. Selected applicants will be required to submit sealed official transcripts of highest degree prior to appointment.

For additional information, please contact Samantha Gill,  805-756-6205.

Review Begin Date: 10-02-2017

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