Deadline: Sat, 03/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Montana Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Montana Location Detail: Missoula, Montana Job Description: The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded research program and must demonstrate a commitment to translating their research into applications relevant to contemporary forest land management. Teaching responsibilities include contributions to the Society of American Foresters accredited professional B.S. Forestry curriculum, graduate courses, and graduate student mentoring (up to 3 courses per year). Specific teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate’s expertise and in consultation with the DFM Chair. The candidate is expected to engage in relevant service within the forestry discipline. Increasing service to the department, college, or university is anticipated once the successful candidate establishes productive research and teaching programs. The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story. Qualifications: Doctorate in a relevant field by the date of hire with preference towards at least one undergraduate or graduate degree related to forestry, natural resource management, or forest science. Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed outlets that highlight the potential to achieve national distinction in the candidate’s field. Potential to develop a nationally recognized and extramurally funded research program that will inform forest conservation outcomes in the western U.S. and more broadly. The desire and ability to teach and a commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate forestry education. A record of effective collaboration, with a commitment to ethics, openness, collegiality, and diversity. How to Apply: Priority Application Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*. Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience Three (3) professional references- Names and contact information Letter of Interest – (no more than 2 pages) addressing, with examples, the above-referenced responsibilities and requirements; a forward-looking statement of research and scholarship (2-page max); a teaching statement that addresses potential contributions to our BS Forestry degree and graduate and undergraduate pedagogy (2-page max); a diversity statement highlighting contributions and approach to diversity, equity and inclusion goals (1-page max) – collated into a single pdf document.
