Assistant Professor of Silviculture

About the role

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University (TSU) in the college of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Silviculture. The position’s start date is anticipated to be fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program that informs the management of forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern United States.
• Work closely with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, Cooperative Extension Service at TSU, and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of Tennessee in developing applied research projects and service-related activities.
• Teach an annual undergraduate course and lab in Silviculture and a graduate course in your specialty.
• Be a key faculty member in the Department’s pursuit for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and Ecosystem Management.
• Engage in stakeholder-engaged research and develop service activities focused on public and private forestland owners and the forest industry of Tennessee.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
• A strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles and experience with research grant applications, is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience or interest for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable education are strongly preferred.
• The candidate with at least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degree program is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field.
• Strong record of research productivity.
• Excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Dedication to experiential, field-based learning.
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable education.
• At least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degree program.

Skills

• Research and grant writing skills.
• Teaching and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborative research and extension experience.
• Experience with forest ecosystems and management.

Benefits

• Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans, and more.

Pay

• Monthly pay basis.

Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday.
• Fiscal (12 months).