Assistant Professor of Forestry

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Forestry. The successful candidate will teach courses in forest biometrics, inventory and monitoring, and related GIS/remote sensing topics, with opportunities to develop computational modeling courses.

Responsibilities include teaching 12 credits per semester (9-month academic year), advising students, and pursuing scholarship with opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Forestry or closely related field, or will have by start date.
• Experience in forest biometrics and inventory/monitoring.
• Teaching experience in forest inventory or data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 12 credits per semester (80%), covering forest data analysis and inventory.
• Research and scholarship with efforts to obtain external funding.
• Service to College, University, and professional organizations.

Skills

Forest biometrics

Inventory and monitoring

Computational modeling

GIS/remote sensing in forestry

Education

Ph.D. in Forestry or closely related field

Job description

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Position Title

Assistant Professor of Forestry

Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Duties

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic year teaching (100%) position in the Forestry Discipline. The successful applicant will have expertise in forest biometrics, with the opportunity to develop and teach courses in forest and natural resource inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, and/or GIS/remote sensing in forestry and/or fire applications. Additional teaching opportunities will depend on qualifications and may include CNR core curriculum (e.g., Introduction to Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife). The teaching load for full-time faculty is 12 credits per semester during the fall/spring academic year and 6 credits during summer. A minimum of 4 credits of the summer teaching will be assigned in the College’s Summer Field Experience, with at least 3 weeks of teaching at our Treehaven field station required. Other duties include undergraduate and graduate student advising, service on University and College committees, and scholarship production including the engagement of undergraduates in research opportunities. Opportunities exist for involvement in established research, outreach, and international programs to meet University scholarship and service requirements. Experience in, and a desire to work with, an array of student learning experiences and backgrounds is expected.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching (80%) - Teach 12 credits per semester. Courses include forest and natural resource data analysis and natural resources and forest inventory. Potential to develop course(s) incorporating computational modeling, and GIS/remote sensing in forestry or fire applications.
• Research & Scholarship (10%) - Scholarly activity or ongoing professional engagement in natural resource data analysis or the use of advancing technology in forestry and natural resource modeling/monitoring. Secure funding to support scholarship and research activities.
• Service (10%) - Service in the College, University, and Professional organization is expected.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: The Forestry Discipline is in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (www.uwsp.edu/cnr/) and is one of the largest undergraduate forestry programs in North America with more than 300 undergraduate majors in four options. All options are accredited by the Society of American Foresters. The CNR has approximately 1,550 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 130 faculty and staff. The College supports premier undergraduate natural resource programs with disciplines in Environment and Society, Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor of Forestry is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), faculty position. Relocation assistance may be available. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Forestry or closely related field (e.g., natural resources) or will have an earned Ph.D. prior to the start date (August 25, 2027, or negotiable).

Preferred Qualifications

• One additional post-secondary degree (B.S., Master’s) in Forestry.
• Experience in forest biometry and one of the following areas: inventory and monitoring, computational modeling, carbon assessment, GIS/remote sensing in forestry & fire applications.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in subjects related to forest inventory or methods to model or obtain data in forested environments to make natural resource management decisions.
• Knowledge of forest field techniques or tools used in analysis of forest and forest fire environments, such as sampling design, forest growth and yield modeling, and statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or secure external funding.
• Commitment and experience in working with diverse communities of students and partners.

Employment Requirements

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Accommodations

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Safety

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Privacy

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Equal Opportunity

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

University Information

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.