The School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences at Clemson University is seeking to fill a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Lecturer position, with the possibility of summer salary for teaching summer courses. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach classes for the degree program in Forest Resources Management. Other responsibilities may include: advising undergraduate students, serving as a general mentor for students, and performing other assigned tasks in support of teaching programs in the School. The person selected will report directly to the Director of the School. This position is a year to year appointment that is 100% teaching.
Required Qualifications The applicant should have a Ph.D degree (at a minimum must be ABD) in Forestry. The successful candidate must have excellent working knowledge of forest ecology and plant identification, and the ability to teach effectively. Specific course responsibilities include: • Fall Semester: Dendrology (FOR 205), Forest Landscape Ecosystems (FOR 805) • Spring Semester: Forest Ecology (FOR 206) • Both Semesters: Natural Resources Seminar (FNR 499), Creative Inquiry (FNR 490) • Summer (possible): Forest Communities (FOR 251), Forest Operations (FOR 252) The successful candidate must: • be able to work independently, • have excellent oral and written communication skills, and • be proficient in the use of computers (presentation software such as PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.). • Documented experience in teaching undergraduate students is desired. Compensation and Benefits This position will be provided a full compensation package including: a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and retirement program. In addition, individuals in this 9-month position will have the opportunity to obtain possible additional summer salary by teaching a course during the “Forestry Summer Camp” or other summer courses . Application Requirements The application package will include the following: a letter of interest, curriculum vita, academic transcripts, and names and addresses of four professional references. In addition, the search committee requires each applicant to include a 1 to 2 page paper that defines the applicant’s professional goals and teaching philosophy. Send application materials to the following address. Dr. Tamara Cushing, Search Committee Chair School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences Clemson University 261 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC 29634 Phone: (864) 656-0878 Fax: (864) 656-0334 [email protected] The initial deadline for application materials is June 1, 2012. However, the committee will continue the search until a suitable candidate is found. Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
