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Position:
Assistant Professor, Forest Recreation and Park Management
Department of Forestry
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Description:
The Department of Forestry, Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a 9 month tenure-track assistant professor position to begin January 1, 2009 or until filled. The position offers opportunities to pursue research, teaching, and service in the Department's Forest Recreation and Park Management Program. Required Qualifications: 1) Completed Ph.D. in forest recreation, park management, or closely related discipline by the effective date of hire; 2) A strong commitment to teaching, with demonstrated or potential for excellence; 3) Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research with faculty and other agency professionals; and 4) Evidence of and/or potential ability to secure grants, and develop and manage a competitive research program. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Coursework or training in forestry or natural resources; 2) Experience in recreation management or environmental interpretation; and 3) A record of publications in refereed journals and professional presentations. Responsibilities: The faculty member will develop a vigorous research program in recreation management, such as recreation impacts or visitor services, funded by extramural grants and publish in refereed journals. S/he will interact closely with, maintain, and strengthen a strong human dimensions of natural resources research program, and serve as a bridge to the biophysical forestry research programs. The faculty member will teach courses such as introduction to forest recreation, upper-level forest recreation and park management, and environmental interpretation, as well as participate in the leadership of a two to four week summer field course. Other courses may be taught in areas of interest at undergraduate and graduate levels. S/he will advise graduate and undergraduate students. Outreach and public service activities are expected.
Position Available:
1/1/2009
Application Deadline:
9/1/2008
Application:
Submit a letter of application detailing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (officials required upon hire), copies of publications, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references.
Dr. Erin Seekamp, Search Committee Co-Chair
Department of Forestry, Mail Code 4411
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1205 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-453-7475
Email: eseekamp@siu.edu