Assistant Professor of Forestry
About The Position
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position in the Forestry Discipline. The successful applicant will have expertise in forest biometrics, with the opportunity to develop and teach courses in forest and natural resource inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, and/or GIS/remote sensing in forestry and/or fire applications. Additional teaching opportunities will depend on qualifications and may include CNR core curriculum (e.g., Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife). The teaching load for full-time faculty is 12 credits per semester during the fall/spring academic year and 6 credits during summer. A minimum of 4 credits of the summer teaching will be assigned in the College’s Summer Field Experience, with at least 3 weeks of teaching at our Treehaven field station required. Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, service on University and College committees, and scholarship production including the engagement of undergraduates in research opportunities. Opportunities exist for involvement in established research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in, and a desire to work with, an array of student learning experiences and backgrounds is expected.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Forestry or closely related field (e.g., natural resources) or will have an earned Ph.D. prior to the start date (August 25, 2027, or negotiable).
Nice To Haves
- One additional post-secondary degree (B.S., Master’s) in Forestry.
- Experience in forest biometry and one of the following areas: inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, carbon assessment, GIS/remote sensing in forestry & fire applications.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forest inventory or methods to model or obtain data in forested environments to make natural resource management decisions.
- Knowledge of forest field techniques or tools used in analysis of forest and forest fire environments, such as sampling design, forest growth and yield modeling, and statistical analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or secure external funding.
- Commitment and experience in working with diverse communities of students and partners.
Responsibilities
- Teach 12 credits per semester.
- Courses include forest and natural resource data analysis and natural resources and forest inventory.
- Potential to develop course(s) incorporating computational modeling, and GIS/remote sensing in forestry or fire applications.
- Scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in natural resource data analysis or the use of advancing technology in forestry and natural resource modeling/monitoring.
- Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities.
- Service in the College, University, and Professional organization is expected.
- Undergraduate and graduate student advising.
- Service on University and College committees.
- Scholarship production including the engagement of undergraduates in research opportunities.
- Involvement in established research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
