Instructor / Assistant Professor in Forest Busines

at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Monticello, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for "Find Jobs for Students". All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date:Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:NoJob Type:Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello
UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the OEOC website:  Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 870-460-1422.Department:Forestry / Agri / Nat. Resourc

Department's Website:Summary of Job Duties:Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (40%) in forest business, economics, and management. Perform outreach and technical support (40%) to the forest industry in Arkansas. The remainder (20%) of the appointment is for applied research in forest business supporting the needs of Arkansas and the US South.Qualifications:
The Center for Forest Business is looking for a candidate with strength in at least one of the following areas:
o Forest economics and/or policy
o Forest finance, appraisals, or taxation
o Forest management/certification
o Forest engineering/operations

Applicants should have an MS or PhD in or closely related to forest economics, forest finance, or forest business. An undergraduate degree in forestry or practical forestry work experience is desired. Candidates should have the ability to work closely with the forest industry in promoting sustainable forest-based economic growth. Familiarity with GIS and other software used to develop factsheets or infographics (i.e. Canva) would be valuable. The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations is also important. Within two years of hire, the applicant will be required to have a license to practice forestry in Arkansas. A successful applicant starting with an MS degree will be hired as an Instructor; there is a promotion pathway into a tenure-track assistant professor position upon earning a PhD related to position responsibilities with administrative approval. If the candidate hired already has a PhD, they will be hired as an Assistant Professor on a tenure track.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:Rhonda Parris, parris@uamont.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We... For full info follow application link.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.