Director, Wisconsin Forestry Center and Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Forestry

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources seeks an experienced forestry leader for Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center and a tenure-track faculty position in Forestry.

The role combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching in a full-time, 12-month appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Forestry or terminal business degree applicable to Forestry/Forest Products.
• Experience in grants, leadership, supervision, budgeting, partnerships, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach.
• Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond.
• Lead Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year.
• Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels.

Skills

Leadership

Grants management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

PhD in Forestry

Terminal business degree (Forestry/Forest Products)

Job description

UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced forestry leader to serve as Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and faculty member in Forestry.

This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching.

What You’ll Do

• Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives
• Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach
• Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond
• Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year
• Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels

Required

PhD in Forestry or a terminal business degree applicable to Forestry/Forest Products, along with demonstrated experience in grants, leadership, supervision, budgeting, partnerships, and strategic planning.

Join UW-Stevens Point in advancing sustainable forests, strong forest-based economies, workforce development, and innovative forestry education and outreach.