Extension Specialist and Assistant or Associate Professor of Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing
Extension Specialist and Assistant or Associate Professor of Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing
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The Department of Sustainable Biomaterials (SBIO) at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Extension Specialist in Sustainable Biomaterial Marketing. The departments program focuses on developing future leaders in the sustainable utilization of forestbased and other renewable natural materials. Virginias forestbased industry is a key stakeholder group generating over $23 billion annually and employing more than 109000 people. SBIO faculty with extension appointments have continually supported the Commonwealths forest products industry. We welcome applications from persons identifying with groups underrepresented within our discipline including but not limited to Black Indigenous people of color first generation and underrepresented genders.
We seek dynamic candidates to build a program focused on existing and emerging biomaterial products markets and opportunities with a strong focus on the states forest products business sector. Candidates should have expertise in areas such as renewable material markets biomaterial trade analysis biomaterial business development and support business adaptation to market changes identifying industry needs providing advanced knowledge of changing markets new product development providing focused support for businesses and connecting students with industry and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will advance the outreach and engagement mission of the department and the Land Grant system by providing readily available researchbased programs and educational resources to improve the lives of individuals families businesses and communities.
The focus of the program may include the following areas:
Analyze biobased materials and energy markets
Assess the policy impact on market conditions
Assist stakeholders with analyzing and developing potential markets
Identify industry needs and advance knowledge as product markets develop
Support renewable materials businesses
Develop sustainable business strategies
Support business plan development
Assist with new product development
Assist with analysis and development of export markets
Program evaluation and impact
The position is a tenuretrack 9month appointment with primary responsibilities in extension 70 and research 30. The successful candidate will develop an impactful extension program and will develop an applied research program that supports their extension program(s). Advising and mentoring of graduate students is required. Participation in departmental college and university affairs is expected.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sustainable Biomaterials Forest Products Marketing Bioproducts Marketing Operations Management Business Forestry Wood Science or related field
Potential to attract funding to support an active research and extension program
Potential to develop and sustain a nationally recognized extension program
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to publish and present scholarly work
Potential for success in research design grant development and presentation of results at scientific meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to mentor and support graduate and undergraduate students.
Evidence of stakeholder engagement situation analysis creating and delivering content for educational outreach training or continuing education purposes via multiple delivery modes and evaluation.
Demonstrated record of scholarship that complements existing sustainable biomaterials programs.
Ability and interest to collaborate with state or federal agencies foreign governments NGOs private industry or some combination of these groups.
Experience in leading and managing teams.
Demonstrated ability to work with and support diverse colleagues clientele and audiences located at on and offcampus locations to build cohesive programs across research and Extension missions.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
March 11 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction/driving check.
Please upload the following documents with your application:
- Statement of extension experience philosophy and interests that includes experience and interests in emerging wood products markets and opportunities.
- Statement that describes your experience and philosophy of engaging with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Patricia Colleyat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
