Assistant Professor of Silviculture

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University (TSU) in the College of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Silviculture. The position’s start date is anticipated to be fall 2026.

We seek candidates in silviculture or applied forest ecology focusing on silvicultural issues confronting forests in Tennessee and the southeastern United States.

Qualifications

• PhD in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology or closely related field required at appointment time.
• Strong record of research productivity with peer-reviewed articles and grant-writing experience desirable.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Commitment to experiential, field-based learning and student-centered instruction.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and commitment to inclusive education preferred.
• One SAF-accredited degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Silviculture course and lab annually.
• Teach a graduate course in your specialty.
• Develop an internationally recognized research program in Tennessee and the southeastern U.S.
• Collaborate with Tennessee Division of Forestry and Extension Service.
• Mentor graduate and postdoctoral researchers and pursue external funding.

Skills

Research productivity

Undergraduate teaching

Graduate teaching

Grant applications

Inclusive education

Education

PhD in Silviculture/Forestry/Forest Ecology

SAF-accredited degree preferred

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Silviculture

Division

Division College of Agriculture

Department

Number of hours per week

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked

Months per year

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

If modified, list months

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Main Campus

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Position Number

Position Number 120650

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University ( TSU ) in the college of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Silviculture. The position’s start date is anticipated to be fall 2026.

We seek candidates in silviculture or applied forest ecology focused on silvicultural issues confronting forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern United States. Potential research avenues for this position may include but are not limited to managing forests for adaptations to climate change and other environmental stresses (e.g., fire, drought, invasive species, and other natural hazards), regeneration, forest restoration, forest productivity, esosystem services, and forest stand dynamics.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program that informs the management of forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern United States. The incumbent will work closely with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, Cooperative Extension Service at TSU , and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at the University of Tennessee in developing applied research projects and service- related activities. Indicators of an internationally recognized research program include securing competitive external funding, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, making substantive contributions to advance understanding of silviculture and applied forest ecology, and mentoring graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Teaching responsibilities are an annual undergraduate course and lab in Silviculture and a graduate course in your specialty. The incumbent will be a key faculty member in the Department’s pursuit for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and Ecosystem Management. Extension responsibilities include stakeholder-engaged research and development of service activities focused on public and private forestland owners and the forest industry of Tennessee.

About Department of Environmental Sciences:

The Environmental Sciences program at TSU is one of five Departments in the College of Agriculture. The Department offers a M.S. in Environmental Science and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. The Department of Environmental Sciences will be pursuing its own Ph.D. program in the next few years.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field isrequired at the time of appointment
• A strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles and experience with research grant applications, is desirable
• Demonstrated experience or interest for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Dedication to experiential, field-based learning and student-centered instruction
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive andequitable education are strongly preferred
• The candidate with at least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degreeprogram is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

Open Date 08/25/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/26/2026

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F159P

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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