Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Forest Business Resources

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Auburn University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in forest business/forest economics. This is a tenure-track, 12-month appointment, with 65% Extension and 35% teaching. 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. The successful candidate will perform the educational functions of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES). In addition, the successful candidate will develop a successful extramurally funded Extension program with related applied research focusing on forest business practices, including but not limited to economics, costs of forestry practices, forest microenterprises and income-producing opportunities, forest products and markets, economic development, and forest management practices. Exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered for the Harry E. Murphy Endowed Professorship which provides a modest salary supplement and additional operating funds.

Requirements

A PhD in forestry or a related field at the time employment begins.
Demonstrate a compelling interest and capability to deliver science-based information to a variety of audiences.
Excellent written, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to act creatively, confidently, and professionally when working with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Willing and able 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.
Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

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.