Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Forest Business Resources

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement undergraduate and graduate forestry and forest business programs
• Work with stakeholders to develop applied research to address the educational needs in Alabama and beyond
• Develop and deliver niche technical training and service programs for Regional Extension Agents (REAs), organizations, private sector, and federal agencies of Alabama and beyond
• Secure extramural funding to support programs
• Teach two to three courses per year and mentor graduate students

Qualifications

• A PhD in forestry or a related field at the time employment begins
• Demonstrated interest and capability to deliver science-based information to a variety of audiences
• Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work creatively, confidently, and professionally with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to work closely as a member of the Extension Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Resource team with universities, forest managers, communities, and natural resource technical service providers
• Ability to travel, including a current unrestricted driver's license

Benefits

The position includes a tenure-track, 12-month appointment with 65% Extension and 35% teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded program to expand education, outreach, and applied research in forest business resources for non-industrial private forest landowners and the forest industry.

Pay

The salary range for this position is not specified, but the successful candidate will be eligible for a Harry E. Murphy Endowed Professorship which provides a modest salary supplement and additional operating funds.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified, but it is a tenure-track, 12-month appointment with 65% Extension and 35% teaching responsibilities.