Dear colleagues, Below is an announcement for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor position at NC State University.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I will also be at the IALE World Congress in July and at ESA in August. Best wishes, Ross Ross K. Meentemeyer, Professor Director | Center for Geospatial Analytics Chair | GIST Faculty Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program in Geospatial Analytics Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources College of Natural Resources Jordan Hall 5106 | Campus Box 7106 North Carolina State University 2800 Faucette Dr. Raleigh, NC 27695 USA [email protected] | 919-513-2372 | geospatial.ncsu.edu *Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology and Geospatial Analytics* *Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources* *College of Natural Resources, NC State University* *Position Description*: We seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor (45% Research, 45% Teaching, and 10% service) in landscape ecology and geospatial analytics. The position is a 9-month appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to bring cutting-edge geospatial analysis and modeling approaches to our interdisciplinary strengths in forest/ecosystem science, natural resources management, quantitative decision-support, and/or environmental economics. We seek candidates with potential to develop a high-quality, individual extramurally-funded research program and to participate in interdisciplinary research and instructional activities. *Duties and Responsibilities:* The successful candidate will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and teach 2-3 course per year, including: - an undergraduate course in Natural Resources Management with GIS each year; - a graduate level course in the area of the candidate’s interest, emphasizing geospatial modeling, simulation, and/or visualization of landscape ecology dynamics. The successful candidate will obtain extramural funding to support research on using geospatial analytics to resolve and communicate pressing environmental challenges that may include (but are not limited to) climate change effects and their mitigation, conservation biology, land use-water interactions, bioenergy feedstock systems, ecosystem service provisioning, invasive species management, disturbance interactions, or sustainable urban ecosystems.These research areas are relevant to the strategic plans of the College of Natural Resources and the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, offering exceptional opportunities for extramural support and for collaboration with forestry and natural resource stakeholders. The successful candidate will build and maintain a program of engaged research that includes partners across the campus and beyond. The successful candidate will provide service to the department, college and/or university, and external professional organizations. It is also expected that the successful candidate will be involved in the mission of the Center for Geospatial Analytics (geospatial.ncsu.edu) as a Faculty Fellow and active member of the growing geospatial research and education community. *Qualifications:* A Ph.D. at the time of hiring is required. Ideally, the successful applicant will have at least one degree in forestry, natural resources, or a closely related field. *To Apply:* Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/, position number 00062837. Review of applications will begin August 7 and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Applicants should submit five files, including a cover letter expressing interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement addressing the applicant’s teaching experience/philosophy and research agenda, an unofficial transcript of graduate courses, and the names and contact information for three references. Anticipated start date is January 2016 or negotiable. For more information, contact: Ross K. Meentemeyer, Search Committee Chair, 919-513-2372, [email protected] or S. Tom Gower, Department Head, 919-515-3873, [email protected]. *The Department, College and University: *The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is a recognized leader in forest and wildlife sciences, ecology, geospatial analytics, and sustainable urban ecosystems. Approximately 58 faculty are engaged in teaching, research, and extension/outreach along with approximately 500 undergraduate students in four majors and 200 graduate students in five programs, four of which are shared with other academic units on campus. The department is housed in the College of Natural Resources which also contains the Department of Forest Biomaterials and Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. The college has approximately 220 faculty and staff working with 1400 undergraduate and 420 graduate students to provide solutions to natural resources challenges in North Carolina and the world. NC State University is located in Raleigh, NC in the Research Triangle region. It is a research extensive, land-grant university with ten academic colleges and approximately 34,000 students. NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. We welcome the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. Inclusiveness and diversity are academic imperatives and thus are university goals. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students from underrepresented groups.
