This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in the SENR. The
incumbent will be
expected to develop a nationally recognized research and extension program
focused on
forest economics, management, and policy. Potential research areas would
include, but are
not limited to: timber supply and markets, evaluating tradeoffs among ecosystem
services,
forest planning and decision-making, forest ecosystem services markets, and
natural
resource modeling. The successful applicant will build upon current strengths
in forestry,
wildlife, and environmental science in SENR, and will help strengthen existing
collaborations with other departments and colleges at The Ohio State
University.
Specific expectations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop an effective extension program at the state and national level that
supports
management of forest resources for a wide range of ecosystem services,
including timber
and non-timber outputs. The candidate is expected to collaborate with existing
OSU
Extension programs affiliated with forestry and forest management, including
the Ohio
Woodland Stewards program.
• Develop a nationally recognized research program in forest economics, policy,
and
management. The incumbent is also expected to seek and obtain external funding
to
support their research program and to publish in peer-reviewed scientific
journals.
• Collaborate with existing forest, wildlife, aquatic science, and other
research programs at
Ohio State, particularly addressing economic elements of forestry and natural
resource
management or policy issues.
• Teach the undergraduate course in Sustainable Forest Products and a graduate
level
course in their area of expertise. It is expected that the candidate will also
be actively
involved with the planning and delivery of the Forestry, Fisheries, and
Wildlife capstone
course.
• Actively participate in advising and mentoring undergraduate students,
including honors
students, as well as assist with advising student organizations. Advise and
mentor
graduate students in the Environment and Natural Resources Graduate Program
with the
opportunity to also contribute to graduate education in other related graduate
degree
programs at The Ohio State University.
• Work collaboratively with other University faculty/personnel, government
agencies, non-
government organizations, and citizen groups to advance the land grant mission
of the
University.
• Serve the School, University and professional communities through appropriate
activities.
Salary/Support:
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The Ohio State
University offers one
of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the nation, which includes
medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition authorization; paid vacation and
sick leave; ten
paid holidays; and State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) or an
Alternative
Retirement Program. A start-up package, including discretionary funding, will
be provided.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and
intellectually
diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach
their
full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote
work-life
balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized
policies.
We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western
Pennsylvania/West
Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or
protected veteran status.
Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. with a strong academic background in forest economics with an
emphasis on
forest management applications. At least one degree in forestry, natural
resources
management or related field is required. Applicants who are willing to engage
in
interdisciplinary research on forest policy and management are encouraged to
apply.
Those individuals applying at the associate professor level are expected to
have a record
of peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. The successful candidate
will also
demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to
work closely
with other people.
Applicants should send the following: 1) letter of interest summarizing areas
of expertise,
including research interests, teaching philosophy in the classroom and in
extension, career
goals, and experience appropriate to the position; 2) a statement of interest
and/or
experience mentoring members of historically underrepresented groups; 3)
curriculum
vitae that includes relevant research, teaching and outreach experience; 4)
copies of three
relevant publications or reports and 5) a list of three references, including
complete
mailing addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. These materials must be
submitted as a single pdf file and sent as e-mail attachments to:
Forest Economics and Management
Search Committee Chair
School of Environment and Natural Resources
The Ohio State University
[email protected]
Application deadline is October 21, 2016, and applications will be reviewed
until a suitable
candidate is identified.
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual
orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or
protected veteran status.
Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.
