Deadline: Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Iowa State University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Iowa Location Detail: Ames, Iowa Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa invites applications for a nine-month, term faculty position of Assistant Teaching Professor with responsibilities in teaching/advising (95%) and service (5%). We seek a dedicated educator, passionate about natural resource management, with broad expertise in the science and application of forestry. No research appointment exists with this position. This position’s term is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching expectations are to prepare and deliver undergraduate courses in forestry such as Forest Biology, Dendrology, History of Wood and Wood Products, Controversies in Natural Resource Management, and an undergraduate seminar (1-3 credits) focused on applicant expertise. The position also includes the opportunity to contribute to the Fall Forestry Camp, a hallmark of the ISU Forestry program that involves collaborative teaching as part of the department’s fall forestry series typically completed during a student’s sophomore year. Additional responsibilities include advising approximately 25-50 undergraduate students in the forestry major and participating in recruitment and orientation efforts on behalf of the department. The successful candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills, a passion for working with undergraduate students, and a demonstrated capacity for adaptability and innovation in teaching. In addition, the successful candidate will work to promote student engagement with stakeholders in the community. They will also work effectively as a member of a faculty team to continually update and improve the content of courses and degree programs in the department. Qualifications: Required Minimum Qualifications: MS or PhD Degree in Forestry or related field Teaching experience in a school or college setting Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills At least one year as course instructor or co-instructor at the university level Teaching experience in dendrology or wood properties Evidence of collaborative teaching experience Experience with student-centered learning techniques Field-based instruction experience Extracurricular experience mentoring undergraduate students Broadly-trained forester Miscellaneous: Department/Program & College Description: Technical training of foresters first began at Iowa State University in 1904, and the forestry program has been accredited by the Society of American Foresters since 1935. The formation of the ISU Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) Department through the merger of the Forestry and Animal Ecology Departments in 2004 has fostered greater opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in research and education as management of natural resources continues to evolve. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world’s leading institutions of agriculture, with more than 160 years of leadership in science, education and extension. The college educates future leaders, conducts mission-oriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. The college is one of eight colleges at Iowa State University, which is one of the most influential land grant universities in the nation. Benefits: Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans; • Generous leave plans; • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa); • Life insurance and long-term disability; • Flexible Spending Accounts; • Various voluntary benefits and discounts; • Employee Assistance Program; • Wellbeing program. How to Apply: https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Teaching-Professor---Natural-Resource-Ecology-and-Management_R13038 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” (see above link) and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References 4) Teaching Statement If you have questions regarding this application process, please contact Dr. Peter Wolter at ptwolter@iastate.edu or employment@iastate.edu.
