Deadline: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Stephen F. Austin State University Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Texas Location Detail: Nacogdoches, TX Job Description: The Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Forest Soils. This is a 9-month appointment with excellent opportunity for 12 months. The successful candidate will contribute to instruction at the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy levels in his or her specific area(s) of expertise. Specifically, the incumbent will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in forest soils and environmental soil science during fall and spring semesters. The incumbent will assist in team teaching a summer field station course for undergraduate forestry majors. Additional courses may include land reclamation and remediation, soil taxonomy, and soil fertility. Opportunities will exist to create additional undergraduate and graduate courses in the incumbent’s area of expertise. The incumbent is expected to develop a successful research program in forest soils with potential topics including, but not limited to, soil productivity and fertility, soil-plant-water relations, or ecosystem services. Obtaining extramural research funding, including an approved McIntire-Stennis project, mentoring graduate students, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals is expected. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with professionals and scientists outside the college. Successful applicants will provide outreach and service to the college, university, forestry profession, and communities of Texas. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in forest soils, or closely-related field. The degree must be completed prior to the date of employment, but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. At least one degree in forestry is preferred. Miscellaneous: Pending legislative approval, Stephen F. Austin State University will become a member of the University of Texas System, effective Fall of 2023. Stephen F. Austin State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. How to Apply: For full consideration, application materials must be submitted online at: https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/10290 . Required application materials include: (1) Cover Letter: a letter of application to include a summary of academic training, professional experience, qualifications, and teaching and research interests related to the position, (2) Transcripts of all college or university work, (3) Curriculum Vitae, (4) List of References: names and complete contact information (including phone and email addresses) of three references, and (5) Teaching and Research Philosophy Statements. Applications will not be considered complete until all documents have been received. Official transcripts will be required prior to interview. Review of applications will begin on August 25, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. For More Information Contact: Dr. Rebecca Kidd, Associate Professor of Forest Resources Management Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture P. O. Box 6109 419 East College Street Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6109 Phone: 936-468-2088 Fax: 936-468-2489 Email: kiddkr@sfasu.edu
