Assistant/Associate Professor (Forestry)

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter Northwest Region invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Forestry, stationed at Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, Louisiana, with partial appointment to the LSU main campus in Baton Rouge. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive research program in forest resource stewardship.

Responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, collaborating across LSU AgCenter units, and disseminating findings via publications,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in silviculture, applied ecology, ecophysiology, or related field required.
• Experience in measuring tree growth under environmental interaction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive research program addressing forest resource stewardship and management.
• Mentor graduate students and participate in graduate education (M.S. and Ph.D.).
• Disseminate research findings through publications, workshops, and extension programs.
• Collaborate with LSU AgCenter, other institutions, and stakeholders regionally and nationally.

Education

Ph.D. in silviculture, applied ecology, ecophysiology, or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant/Associate Professor (Forestry)

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAG PL3 - Northwest Region (Ronald Eugene Strahan (00009778))

Work Location

The position will be located at the Hill Farm Research Station, Homer, Louisiana. The incumbent will have a partial appointment with the Department of Renewable Natural Resources on the LSU main campus in Baton Rouge.

Pay Grade

Academic

Academic Job Description

Rank and Nature of Position: Assistant / Associate / Professor

Work Location: The position will be located at the Hill Farm Research Station, Homer, Louisiana. The individual will be a faculty member of the LSU AgCenter Northwest Region and will report to the Northwest Region Director. The incumbent will have a partial appointment with the Department of Renewable Natural Resources on the LSU main campus in Baton Rouge. An opportunity to mentor graduate students and participate in graduate education (M.S. and Ph.D.) will be provided.

Position Description

This is a 12-month tenure track position that will have responsibilities for developing a comprehensive research program that addresses the effectiveness and sustainability forest resource stewardship practices, including but not limited to forest establishment, intermediate forest stand improvement, and harvesting practices. The Hill Farm Research Station has approximately 300 acres of experimental forest, primarily of loblolly pine and upland hardwoods, to support this research. The incumbent should have the ability to work independently as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate will actively participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary programs focusing on forest management. The incumbent must be willing to cooperate in research projects with other scientists in the LSU AgCenter, other land grant institutions, private industries, local governments, as well as state and federal agencies. Generating the appropriate publications for dissemination of information to the academic community and stakeholders in a timely manner is mandatory. Faculty must exhibit strong communication skills to present research findings to scientists, extension faculty, consultants, agribusiness representatives, and producers. Proficiency in the use of computer software and electronic technologies is required for data management and delivery of information. Extramural funding from competitive grant programs will be necessary to support research and outreach activities. Professional development, including participation in state, regional, national, and international societies is expected. The successful candidate will develop extension programs that support and align with overall Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) forestry-based extension programs. This position will work with and through LSU AgCenter forestry extension agents to contribute to programming supporting the Louisiana Forestry industry. Establishing partnerships with Cooperative Extension Service agents and specialists is critical to successfully accomplish on-farm research and demonstrations. The successful candidate will inform extension personnel of new discoveries in forest management and coordinate the dissemination of this information to forestry professionals of Louisiana and other states in the Western Gulf region and disseminate research-based forest management innovations to university, federal, state, industry and private forestry professionals of the Western Gulf region through publications, workshops, conferences, presentations, field demonstrations, and Internet-based materials. The candidate will also be expected to develop workshops and conferences that convey research-based forest management suggestions to forestry professionals of the Western Gulf region. The position will contribute to and disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations through written, oral, video, website, and social media communications.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of a Ph.D. in silviculture, applied ecology, ecophysiology, or related field required.
• Training and/or field experiences in measuring tree growth and development in response to interactions among the environment, the soil, and the plant is desirable.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Benefits: Retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available

Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline

December 8, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Posting Date

October 6, 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled if No Date Specified

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Workforce Services Information

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

About the LSU Agricultural Center

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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