Assistant or Associate Professor – Forest Health

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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrAssistant or Associate Professor – Forest Health

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: College of Natural Resources

rrEmployee Category: Faculty

rrPay Range: $80,000 or higher depending on experience

rrFTE: 1

rrFull/Part Time:

rrPosition Summary:

r This tenure track assistant or tenure track or tenured associate
professor will focus on Forest Health in support of undergraduate and
graduate programs in the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire
Sciences, and College of Natural Resources. Rank and tenure are
negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the
college bylaws. The faculty member will teach two undergraduate courses
and lead a graduate course in their field of expertise (total of
approximately nine credit hours per academic year). Course content will
support both program and university student learning outcomes. Specific
courses will be focused on forest health and determined in consultation
with the department head. The faculty member will actively and
effectively advise undergraduate students and will actively recruit and
effectively mentor graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. The
faculty member will conduct research related to forest health, and will
develop a strong, internationally recognized, externally funded research
program focused on biotic threats to forest health. This includes, but
is not limited to, impacts of environmental factors on
host-pest/pathogen relationships, threats posed by natural and
introduced agents to forests and species of conservation concern, and
innovative approaches to monitoring and managing forest health. The
faculty member will publish in peer-reviewed journals, present findings
to scientists and managers at professional conferences, and actively
seek external competitive funding to support this research. The faculty
member will work collaboratively within the department, college and
university, as well as with external stakeholders (e.g., government and
nongovernmental organizations, other universities, and industries). In
these and other ways, the faculty member will develop and maintain a
nationally and internationally recognized research and outreach program.
The faculty member will also be effective in both outreach and
engagement, particularly in linking research activities with outreach
activities that help contribute to the land grant mission of the
university. Thus, the faculty member participates in site visits,
presentations to public and professional audiences, short courses and
workshops, web-based communication, grant and manuscript reviews, and
written impact statements that translate research findings to a large
and diverse audience.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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– Ph.D. in forest health related field such as forest science,
entomology, plant or forest pathology, natural resources.
– Must hold rank of tenure track associate to qualify for rank of
tenure track associate professor.
– Must hold rank of tenured associate professor to qualify for rank of
tenured associate faculty.
– Experience with biotic agents affecting forest health, with an
emphasis on entomology, pathology, and/or invasive plants.
– Experience with forest health issues and challenges with respect to
both private and public lands.
– Experience publishing research in peer-reviewed publications.
– Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
– Experience communicating verbally and in writing.

rrPreferred Qualifications:

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– Experience in delivering high-quality undergraduate education
relevant to the needs of the Forestry program, the Department, and
College.
– Experience securin external competitive funding.
– Demonstrated commitment to work with students, faculty, and external
groups from various backgrounds.
– Experience advising undergraduate and graduate students.
– Experience teaching and developing course material for both
classroom and online settings.
– Experience in mentoring graduate students.
– Experience in securing external competitive funding.
– Experience with the role of research, teaching, and extension at a
land grant institution.
– Experience working with students, faculty, and external groups from
diverse backgrounds.
– Experience in understanding forest health issues and challenges
concerning both private and public lands.
– Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with colleagues, land
managers and owners, and others interested in managing sustainable
forest ecosystems.
– Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
in team-based research and educational programs.

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: F001293P

rrPosting Date: 10/11/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

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