Posting Number:

PG191139EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant Extension Professor - Forest Management

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate Upon Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with Flexibility

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Department :

Department of Forestry and Enviornmental Resources

About the Department:

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is part of NC State University’s College of Natural Resources and is one of the oldest and largest departments of its kind in the nation. We are home to over 90 full time faculty and staff, more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. We are based in Raleigh, North Carolina and our activities include teaching, research, and extension.

Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate programs in Environmental Science; Environmental Technology and Management; Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; Forest Management; Natural Resources Ecosystem Assessment; and Natural Resources Policy and Administration; graduate non-thesis programs in Environmental Assessment; Forestry; Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; and Natural Resources; as well as the traditional thesis degrees of MS and PhD in Forestry and in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology.

We are recognized worldwide for our cutting-edge research of systems and issues that impact landscapes, populations, economics, policies, and cultures at local to global scales. Our research project teams are cross-disciplinary and are often comprised of experts from a variety of fields within FER, the broader College of Natural Resources, other colleges at NC State and representatives from government agencies, the private sector, industry or other universities.

We support NC State’s land grant mission by maintaining a robust extension and outreach program. We believe in sharing our knowledge with the people of North Carolina and supporting the economic prosperity of NC communities by enabling North Carolinians to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest and other natural resources through sound, research-based information and education.

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, professional-track, faculty position in forestry with emphasis on forest management (silviculture) and non-industrial private forestry. This appointment is at the assistant professor level and is 100% Extension.

The successful applicant will be a part of the department’s 10-person Extension Forestry team of 4 faculty and 6 staff. This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but requires travel throughout North Carolina. The successful applicant will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating public educational programs consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall educational objectives of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and delivering educational programming to diverse audiences, including stakeholders from different socio-demographic groups and with varied background knowledge of forest management.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing an innovative, state-wide extension program in forest stewardship with emphasis on active forest management by non-industrial private forest landowners consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall educational objectives of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and NC State University
• Determining educational needs and impact by assessing and evaluating educational programs and services on a regular basis
• Performing applied research that is in line with their Extension programs
• Seeking external funding that expands the impact of their Extension programs
• Providing current research-based information to county Extension personnel, landowners, state and federal agencies, non-government organizations, natural resource professionals and others by employing various teaching methods and formats tailored to diverse audiences
• Cultivating and developing inclusive and equitable working relationships with county Extension personnel, forest landowners, natural resource professionals, faculty, staff and others
• Obtaining/maintaining status as a North Carolina Registered Forester
• Obtaining/maintaining valid NC driver’s license. Frequent travel throughout the state connected with official duties is required.
• Working necessary hours to fulfill job responsibilities, including some evenings and weekends
• Actively taking part in service to the department, college, Cooperative Extension, university, and profession

Other Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in forestry or related discipline with specialization in silviculture, wildlife conservation, or climate resiliency.

Candidates who have completed all requirements for the PhD except their dissertation (ABD) are also eligible to apply, but the degree must be awarded by the start date

Other Required Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time and resource management skills
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Basic knowledge of educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, work, teach and interact with diverse populations, including stakeholders from different socio-demographic groups and with varied background knowledge of forest management
• Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct applied research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding in support of the land grant mission
• Demonstrated ability to lead groups, plan, implement, facilitate, teach and evaluate educational and outreach programs
• Knowledge and experience planning, conducting, and evaluating participatory Extension or non-formal education programs
• Education or training in wildlife management through forest stewardship
• Education or training in climate resiliency (risk mitigation and adaptation to a changing climate)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student or volunteer participation in applied research and extension
• Expertise in wildlife conservation and climate resiliency
  
  

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Ability to obtain/maintain status as a North Carolina Registered Forester.

Ability to obtain/maintain a valid NC driver’s license (for driving van with up to 15 passengers).

Valid NC Driver's License required:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

08/16/2021

Anticipated Close Date:

11/15/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In addition to your application please submit the following:

• Cover letter stating the applicant’s motivation for the position
• Unofficial transcripts – Please upload as “Transcripts” in the “Applicant Documents” section.
• Curriculum vita
• The contact information for three professional references
• A one-page statement of extension experience and philosophy – Please upload as "Other Document (1) in the “Applicant Documents” section.
• A one-page statement that describes their contributions to advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. The equity, inclusion, and diversity statement should include an explanation of what advancing each of these areas means to you, how you encouraged or promoted these areas in your professional career, and/or your future goals for advancing each of these areas if hired for this position. - Please upload as "Other Document (2) in the “Applicant Documents” section.

Review of applications will commence on September 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 3, 2022.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Rajan Parajuli, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at rparaju@ncsu.edu or 919-513-2579

Position Number:

00065604

Position Type:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department ID:

150402 - Forestry Extension

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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