Deadline: Fri, 09/20/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Maine Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Maine Location Detail: Orono, ME Job Description: The School of Forest Resources at the University of Maine seeks to fill a 2-year, fixed-term assistant professor position in forest science. This academic-year position is anticipated to begin January 1, 2025. The successful candidate will provide expertise for teaching forest and environmental science at the University of Maine in topics such as soil, silviculture, and/or forest management. The candidate will conduct research that contributes to the understanding and improved sustainability of the forests in the state, region, and beyond. The position carries an expectation to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University and the discipline. Qualifications: Ph.D. in forest soils, silviculture, forest management or closely-related field. The degree must be completed prior to the date of employment, but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Strong potential for or an established record of effectiveness in teaching. Strong potential for or an established record of collaborative research, including seeking external funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the discipline and institution. Miscellaneous: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Benefits: The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. How to Apply: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below to https://fa-ewca-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/260 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) Teaching Statement 4.) Research Statement Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Daniel Hayes at daniel.j.hayes@maine.edu or 207-581-2863.
