Collegiate Forestry Educator — Field-Based Teaching

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech invites applications for Collegiate Assistant Professor of Forestry. This teaching-focused faculty position is part of an SAF-accredited program and centers on delivering high-quality, field-based instruction and workforce preparation.

Expected 3:3 teaching load with courses such as FREC 2214, 3714, 3724, 3734, 4004, and 4714, plus related experiences. The appointment may include curriculum development, mentoring, and engagement with forestry employers.

Qualifications

• Doctorate by time of appointment in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to deliver high-quality, field-based undergraduate education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduates with a 3:3 load, including field-based instruction.
• Contribute to curriculum development and revision, and student mentoring.
• Engage with forestry employers and stakeholders; participate in extension activities if possible.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate by appointment in forestry or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech invites applications for Collegiate Assistant Professor of Forestry. This teaching-focused faculty position is part of an SAF-accredited program and centers on delivering high-quality, field-based instruction and workforce preparation.

Expected 3:3 teaching load with courses such as FREC 2214, 3714, 3724, 3734, 4004, and 4714, plus related experiences. The appointment may include curriculum development, mentoring, and engagement with forestry employers.