Assistant/Associate Professor - Silviculture
Assistant/Associate Professor - Silviculture
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
Position: This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track teaching/research position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Forestry, College of Forest Resources, Forest and Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi State University.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Forestry or a closely related field such as natural resources, with an emphasis on forestry and specialization in silviculture and forest ecology. All but dissertation (ABD) applicants will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: Desired area of expertise includes, but is not limited to, hardwood silviculture and a working knowledge of hardwood forests. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated knowledge/experience of appropriate silvicultural techniques and management for both bottomland and upland hardwood forest ecosystems.
Responsibilities: Successful candidate will be expected to initially teach current courses in the Forestry curriculum and eventually develop graduate courses in their area of expertise. Additional responsibilities will include research, mentoring graduate students, advising undergraduate students, and service activities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Opportunities exist for research collaboration with the USDA Forest Service's Center for Bottomland Hardwood Research located at Stoneville, MS, as well as other land grant universities, federal agencies, state agencies, forest industry, resource managers, and private landowners.
Rank and Salary: Tenure-track or tenured, full-time, 9-month teaching/research appointment. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Department of Forestry: The Department of Forestry is one of three departments in the College of Forest Resources and the Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center. Departmental activities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and extension programs in forestry and natural resources. The Department has excellent facilities in Thompson Hall on the campus of Mississippi State University. A multi-million dollar greenhouse complex provides multiple environments for a variety of studies. The MSU John W. Starr Memorial Forest, an 8,244-acre research, teaching, and demonstration forest, and Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge and Tombigbee National Forest are within close proximity to the University and are used for teaching and research activities.
Mississippi State University is a R1 Carnegie Foundation Very High Research Activity institution and a land grant university, which includes Mississippi State University Extension. The University is located in Starkville, a beautiful college town in northeast Mississippi, that was recently named Best Small Town in the South by USA Today (https://starkville.org/news/starkville-named-best-small-town-in-the-south-by-usa-today/). Starkville is conveniently located to the Gulf Coast as well as the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Jackson, and New Orleans. The city hosts several events including the Cotton District Arts Festival and Bulldog Bash. Visit www.starkville.org for more information regarding Starkville and its attractions.
Application Procedure: Screening of applicants will continue until a suitable applicant is found. Applications must be made through the Mississippi State University Employment opportunities website via the link http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/ (PARF Number 507720 ) where the full position description can be viewed. Applicants should complete the online application and upload PDF files of the following documents: cover letter; curriculum vitae; unofficial transcripts for all degrees with social security numbers redacted (official copies will be required upon hire); a brief statement of research and teaching philosophy and interests; and contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to Dr. Adam Polinko, Search and Screening Committee Chair, at adam.polinko@msstate.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, minority group members, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student, faculty, and stakeholder populations.
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