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Assistant Professor-On-Call

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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources

Department:Forestry 10002360

Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary:Pay Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Research/Scientific, Non-Union, On-Call, Faculty Academic Staff On-Call, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

The role involves participating in research grant proposals within the Department of Forestry as required. The position's initial focus will be on a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional US Forest Service proposal for which incumbent will be expected to contribute as a principal investigator. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to provide guest lectures and seminars and assist with developing the curriculum for specialized forest economics courses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Forestry, forest economics or related

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Forestry, Forest Economics or a related field is required, along with at least 5 years of professional experience with regional or state forest management and input-output analysis. Applicants should have a background in forest economics, forest policy and forest management programs.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with state forest management agencies is desirable.

Required Application Materials

Upload the following required documents:

1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position,

2) curriculum vitae,

3) contact information for three professional references (email address and phone number).

Special Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Work Hours

Hours will be variable as needed to accomplish the tasks included in the Statement of Work submitted as part of sponsored projects, or as needed to accomplish creative endeavors related to designing course curriculum and guest speaking engagements.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

FOR.MSU.EDU

Department Statement

At MSU Forestry, our mission is to generate and translate knowledge of trees, forests and associated natural and human systems to advance sustainable solutions for people and ecosystems. We create the future of sustainable forestry through innovative research, learning and outreach. We agree with and support University initiatives that are designed to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive collegiate community. We value the uniqueness that every person adds. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering open dialogue and supportive communication. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: May 7, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time