Deadline: Tue, 06/21/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Arizona Location Detail: Flagstaff Job Description: The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for the position of a one year only Instructor of Forestry. We have two positions that are 9-month, non-tenure-track, non-renewable teaching appointments. We seek applicants with expertise in forestry and natural resource management whose interests will complement the School of Forestry’s and NAU’s programs in related areas. The successful applicants will be expected to teach a variety of classes in support of our undergraduate program. Potential courses range from: Introduction to Forestry, Writing in Forestry, Professional Development, Environmental Conservation, Forest Management and Planning, Forest and Rangeland Plants, Landscape and Rangeland Ecology. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the successful candidates’ background and interests Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Master's degree in forestry or closely related field conferred by the start date. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forestry, fire, and natural resource management. • Professional experience working in fields closely related to forestry • Demonstrated experience with or commitment to working with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. Miscellaneous: General Information The School of Forestry offers B.S., M.F., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty represent a diversity of scholars and educators from multiple disciplines and cultures who address local, regional, and international forestry issues. Our academic and research programs are internationally recognized for their excellence. Our location in the ponderosa pine forests of Northern Arizona and our proximity to life zones ranging from Sonoran Desert to alpine tundra provide an ideal place to teach and conduct research. Our well-equipped facility jointly houses the School of Forestry, the Ecological Restoration Institute, Centennial Forest (education and research forest), and a unit of the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. Immigration Support/Sponsorship: NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position. How to Apply: Submission Deadline/How to Apply This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2022. Applications must be submitted through nau.jobs (vacancy number 606250) and must include: (1) a letter of interest highlighting your particular qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial graduate transcripts of all college level work; (4) one-page DEIJ statement (see description above) and (5) names and contact information for three professional references (phone number, email, and address). Save all items as PDF documents. For more information, please contact Yeon-Su Kim, Search Committee Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86011-5018; phone: 928-523-6643. Email (preferred): yeon-su.kim@nau.edu
