Assistant or Associate Professor of Multifunctional Landscapes

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Multifunctional Landscapes. This tenure-line position emphasizes 75% research and 25% teaching, with a focus on balancing human needs with ecosystem health.

The successful candidate will lead undergraduate and graduate courses while engaging in impactful ecological research. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a strong publication record. A competitive start-up package is included.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) with degree requirements completed by application date.
• Strong publication record and evidence of securing extramural research funding.
• Preference for candidates studying forested ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Focus on balancing human needs and ecosystem requirements at landscape scales.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in remote sensing and spatial data analysis.
• Contribute to building expertise in Biological Solutions to Climate Change.

Skills

Remote sensing

GIS

Spatial statistics

Landscape modeling

Diverse population engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Forestry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Multifunctional Landscapes. This is a tenure-line position with a 75% research and 25% teaching appointment. The position comes with a competitive start-up package and salary based on 36 weeks of service annually, which can be supplemented with additional salary up to a total of 48 weeks from external competitive grants and contracts and/or from endowment funds. The position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate level, commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate’s research will focus on balancing diverse human needs (e.g., food, water, energy, timber, recreation) with the needs of fish, wildlife, and other non-human species (e.g., habitat, water availability, healthy soils) at landscape scales. While any area of landscape-scale research will be considered, some areas of particular interest include managing forested landscapes to optimize the water-energy-food nexus, designing landscapes that maximize carbon storage and serve as buffers against natural disasters (e.g., fires, floods), and land use strategies to conserve fish and wildlife habitat while meeting human needs. Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate course in remote sensing and spatial data analysis and a graduate course in remote sensing applied multifunctional landscapes. This hire is part of departmental effort to build expertise in Biological Solutions to Climate Change, which seeks to make ecosystems more adaptive and resilient in the face of environmental change, while promoting sustainability and mitigating the worst impacts of climate change on humanity.

Qualifications

Individuals must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Forestry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field with degree requirements complete by the application date. A strong publication record is required, as is evidence of (or potential for) securing extramural research funding from local, federal, and international agencies. The ideal candidate will work at regional, national, and/or global spatial scales using tools in remote sensing, GIS, mobile platforms (planes, drones, gliders, etc.), spatial statistics, and/or landscape modeling. The position is open to those who study any type of ecosystem; however, those with emphasis on forested systems will receive preference. The ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students across the University is required.

Application

Interested individuals are invited to apply at REQ_0000062848 at https://hr.psu.edu/careers. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, three representative publications, statement of research experiences/future interests, statement of teaching pedagogy/interests, and a reflection of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging document. Applicants are also encouraged to weave evidence of their commitment to fostering inclusivity throughout their application material. Questions about the application process should be directed to Mary Jo Schillings at [e-mail]. Review of applications will begin March 14th, 2025.

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