Extension Assistant/Associate/Professor of Forestry
Extension Assistant/Associate/Professor of Forestry
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The School of Natural Resources (SNR) at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track 100% Extension Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor of Forestry. This position is stationed at the Western Region Extension Office in Jackson Madison County Tennessee and reports to the Director of the UT School of Natural Resources.
The successful candidate will develop implement evaluate and report on a comprehensive statewide educational program for private (rural and urban) nonindustrial landowners concentrating on forest management. Specifically the successful candidate will develop and deliver educational programs regarding forest management enhancing forest productivity marketing commercial forest products and understanding forest ecosystems all aimed at assisting landowners with their forest management objectives. Examples of educational programs include Tennessee Healthy Hardwoods Welcome to Your Woods Tennessee Tree Day Forestry Worker Curriculum Teachers Conservation Workshop Back Porch Forestry YouTube and The Forestry Footnotes Newsletter.
Expectations of the position include engaging in scholarly activities related to Extension programs including securing internal and external grants and assuming leadership roles supporting grants. The successful candidate will provide guidance and assistance to county Extension agents and assist other specialists with 4-H youth program development and implementation as needed. The finalist will develop and maintain relationships with cooperating agencies (e.g. Tennessee Division of Forestry Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency County Forestry Associations Tennessee Forestry Association) to further promote sustainable forest management. The finalist will participate in programs and activities for the School of Natural Resources and UTIA as needed.
Candidates must be committed to cooperating with diverse groups within and outside of the university and have the ability to work with clientele regardless of race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status.
The University of Tennesseeis one of two land grant institutions in the state and is the states public flagship university. The School of Natural Resources is the comprehensive natural resources program in the state consisting of 31 teaching research and Extension faculty; 17 professional and 8 administrative staff members; and more than 350 students. The Schools mission is to advance the science and sustainable management of natural resources to promote their health use and appreciation in Tennessee the region and beyond through programs in teaching research and Extension.
Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in forestry forest management natural resources or a closely related field.
At least one forestry degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited program.
Strong oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to think critically solve problems and navigate complex situations professionally.
Proficiency with electronic technology or a willingness to learn/use distance educational technology.
Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate self-reliance in a collaborative environment.
Computer literacy and proficiency in web-based applications such as MS Excel Word PowerPoint and Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Practical field experience in hardwood silviculture and forest management.
- In addition to a Doctorate degree 5 or more years of professional experience in Cooperative Extension program development.
- Experience working with Extension programs USDA agencies and/or related educational programming.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing educational programs in silviculture and/or forest management.
- Ability to interact and gain support from constituencies outside the university such as business and industry state and federal agencies and non-profit and private foundations.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage external funding to support Extension and research programs.
- Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
- Experience in planning implementing marketing and evaluating educational programs for small-scale working in community-based non-formal education settings.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
