Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Wilberforce, OHIO
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number | 0801600 |
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Classification Title | Research Assistant Professor of Forestry |
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Department | College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture |
Department Contact Email | [email protected] |
Job Summary/Basic Function | The 1890 Agriculture Research and Development Program (ARDP) at Central State University is seeking a 12-month, tenure track, Research Assistant Professor in Forestry who has an established background in silviculture. Candidates who have previously focused on oak silviculture are encouraged to apply. The candidate should focus on investigating recent trends surrounding declining regeneration of oak/hickory forests and novel silvicultural approaches to successfully regenerating oak/hickory stands. The candidate must have a strong background in forest management with an emphasis on ecological silviculture and/or forest restoration. Experience with mixed species stands, natural hardwood forests, or sensitive/ threatened forest ecosystems will be additionally useful. The candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program in ecological silviculture with reference to oak and hickory under conditions expected in Ohio’s forests. Possible areas of focus include ecological forest management, forest ecosystem restoration, adaptive management of forest ecosystems to promote forest health and other ecosystem services such as a carbon sequestration, biodiversity, wildlife management, water storage and flood control prevention. The candidate is strongly encouraged to collaborate with internal faculty and external faculty at the university, and with other scientists in the region and from the US Forest Service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Posting Date | 06/11/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Central State University, as a multi-national and culturally diverse University, is committed to providing and inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees, students and visitors, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran or military status. |
Position Category | Faculty - Tenure Track Appointment |
Budgeted Annual Salary | Commensurate with experience |