Assistant/Associate Professor of Quantitative Forest Science

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193161EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Quantitative Forest Science
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Experience.
Work Schedule TBD
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
About the Department
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology, wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. Partnerships include Camcore, the Forest Productivity Cooperative (FPC), the Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC), and the Tree Improvement Program (TIP). These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at North Carolina State University is a world leader in the sustainable use of natural resources. The college’s comprehensive approach to teaching, research and service encompass the many and varied ways in which people’s physical, economic and social needs are met through the wise use of natural resources.
Essential Job Duties
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track position in Quantitative Forest Science, including forest biometry and growth and yield modeling. The appointment is 45% research, 45% teaching, and 10% service. Applicants should have clearly demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students on a range of topics related to natural resource measurements, such as biostatistics, LiDAR and other new digital tools, and assessment of ecosystem services. Applicants should also have a clearly demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds and to collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
Teaching and Mentoring Responsibilities:
The candidate will teach established courses in the forest management undergraduate curriculum, covering forest mapping, mensuration, inventory and modeling during the academic year and during the summer field course, in addition to teaching an existing or new course that serves as an analytical or quantitative elective in Forestry and Environmental Resources. The candidate will be expected to teach or co-teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will be responsible for advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the department.
Research Responsibilities:
The candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, collaborative, and externally-funded research program, including potential collaboration with the three forest industry cooperatives (Tree Improvement, Forest Productivity, Camcore) and the Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC).
Service Responsibilities:
The candidate is expected to serve on academic committees (at the department, college, and university levels); engage with students through clubs, undergraduate research, or other extracurricular activities; and participate in professional society activities.
Other Responsibilities
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Doctoral degree in forestry or other natural resources related field.
Other Required Qualifications
  • A proven track record of research including peer-reviewed publications;
  • Demonstrated experience or potential to attract external funding;
  • Demonstrated experience and desire to teach and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Excellent problem-solving and oral and written communication skills;
  • Desire to collaborate in teaching, research, and service missions of NC State.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least two years of post-doctoral experience;
  • Education or experience in forest/natural resource biostatistics, biometry, mensuration, remote sensing, and/or spatial analysis.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 01/22/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should complete application including uploading a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references.
As supplemental documents, upload two brief statements (<3 pages total) of:
  • Philosophy of Teaching and Mentoring
  • Interests in Research and Outreach/Engagement


    • Copies of college transcripts are optional.

    Position Details


    Position Number 00103559
    Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
    Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
    Appointment 9 Month Recurring
    Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
    Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
    Department ID 150401 - For & Envir Res Acad Research
    AA/EEO
    NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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