Assistant Teaching Professor, Forestry

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Agency

Iowa State University

Location

Ames, IA

Job Category

Faculty Appointments

Salary

Negotiable

Start Date

08/16/2022

Last Date to Apply

01/02/2022

Website

https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Teaching-Professor---Natural-Resource-Ecology-and-Management_R6906

Description

Appointment Type: 9 month Term Faculty Position Proposed start date: 8/16/2022 Renewal date: 5/15/2025 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa invites applications for a nine-month, term faculty position of Assistant Teaching Professor with responsibilities in teaching/advising (95%) and service (5%). We seek a dedicated educator, passionate about natural resource management, with broad expertise in the science and application of forestry. No research appointment exists with this position. This position’s term is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching expectations are to prepare and deliver undergraduate courses in forestry such as Dendrology (356), Wood Products & Properties (280, 202), Controversies in Natural Resources (460), and/or an undergraduate seminar (1-3 credits) focused on applicant expertise. The position also includes the opportunity to contribute to the Fall Forestry Camp, a hallmark of the ISU Forestry program that involves collaborative teaching as part of the department’s fall forestry series typically completed during a student’s sophomore year. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students and participating in recruitment and orientation efforts on behalf of the department. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills, a passion for working with undergraduate students, and a demonstrated capacity for adaptability and innovation with regards to teaching. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences considers the rich culture and diversity of our students, faculty and staff to be both a defining characteristic and an essential source of our institutional strength. Likewise, the NREM department is committed to fostering a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive environment and applicants are requested to describe how they will further this goal through teaching and service in their cover letter. Department/Program & College Description: Technical training of foresters first began at Iowa State University in 1904, and the forestry program has been accredited by the Society of American Foresters since 1935. The formation of the ISU Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) Department through the merger of the Forestry and Animal Ecology Departments in 2004 has fostered greater opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in research and education as management of natural resources continues to evolve. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation. Department Website: https://www.nrem.iastate.edu

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications: MS or PhD Degree in Forestry or related field Teaching experience in a school or college setting Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications: At least one year as course instructor or co-instructor at the university level Teaching experience in dendrology or wood properties Evidence of collaborative teaching experience Experience with student-centered learning techniques Field-based instruction experience Extracurricular experience mentoring undergraduate students Broadly-trained forester Evidence of forwarding equity and inclusion in natural resources education

Contact Person

Dr. William Beck ([email protected])

Contact Phone

5152948837

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