Deadline: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Wisconsin Location Detail: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Job Description: The Forestry discipline is in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resources programs. The CNR has approximately 1,400 undergraduates, 75 graduate students, and over 130 faculty and staff. The college supports the undergraduate natural resource program with disciplines in Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. The CNR also offers Master of Science and Master of Natural Resource Degree programs. The College of Natural Resources (CNR) has a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position available in the Forestry Discipline. The successful applicant will join the CNR and teach courses vital to student learning in the college’s forestry program. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and/or labs from a course list consisting of any of the following: Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Dendrology and Silvics, Functional Tree Biology, Harvesting Systems, Forest Products, and Private Forest Management. Additional teaching responsibilities may include courses aligned with the CNR core curriculum (e.g., Ecological Basis for Resource Management and/or Fisheries, Forestry, & Wildlife). Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidate’s background and interests. The teaching load for faculty in the CNR is 12 credits per semester. Teaching a minimum of three weeks during the summer in conjunction with the College’s Summer Field Experience (at the Treehaven Field Station or elsewhere) or participating in the International Environmental Studies Seminar for additional compensation is required. Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, and participation on University and College committees. Opportunities Qualifications: • Ph.D. or will have an earned Ph.D. prior to the second retention decision (approx. 18 months after hire), with at least one degree (B.S., Master’s, or Ph.D) in forestry • Undergraduate degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or natural resource management field • Demonstrated experience in, one or more of the following areas: urban and community forestry, forest products, industrial forestry, non-industrial private forest management, arboriculture (no particular order implied) • Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forestry, urban and community forestry, or natural resource management • Professional experience working in the field of forestry (or closely related expertise areas) How to Apply: Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the “My Activities” link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the “How To Apply” document for more information.
