Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Forest Soils and Nutrition Dept. of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management Oregon State University, Corvallis
The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management at Oregon State University (http://ferm.forestry.oregonstate.edu//) in Corvallis, Oregon seeks applicants for a tenure-track research and teaching Assistant Professor position in the broad area of forest soils and nutrition. We are open to outstanding people with research interests in forest soil science and/or forest nutrition in the context of actively managed forest ecosystems. This is a 0.75 FTE, 12-month or 1.0 FTE, 9-month tenure-track position (at the discretion of the Department Head) with anticipated start date of 1 September 2012. Incumbent is encouraged to increase his/her base appointment/salary by seeking supplemental funding through other activities outside of their approved position description. We are seeking candidates with an outstanding record of scientific accomplishment and a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate teaching. The position is envisioned to take advantage of the high degree of collaboration among units across campus and elsewhere within the state in sustainable forest management related to forest soils, forest nutrition, and related topics. Minimum requirements include a PhD in forest soils, forest management, forest hydrology or related soils field completed prior to the position start date. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Application procedure: To view the posting and apply, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ and search for posting #0008621. When applying, applicants will be required to upload the following documents: 1) Resume/Vita (upload to Resume/Vita); 2) Cover Letter specifically addressing all qualifications for this position (upload to Cover Letter; 3) Statement of philosophy of teaching and research (upload to Other Document); 4) examples of publications (upload to Other Document #2); 5) transcripts of college/university coursework; and 6) contact information for 4 to 5 professional references (upload to Other Document #4). For additional information or questions regarding this position, please contact Doug Maguire at 541-737-4215 or [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jeannette Harper at 541-737-6554 or [email protected]. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, a vibrant college town of 54,500 in the heart of western Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Corvallis consistently ranks among the best and safest cities to live in the U.S., as well as among the most environmentally responsible. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
