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Assistant Professor Forestry

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Kentucky State University
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Frankfort, KY, US
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TITLE: Assistant Professor of Forestry (Tenure Track)

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture

REPORTS TO: Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

The Assistant Professor of Forestry is a tenure-track 12-month position in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment (CACE) at Kentucky State University. The position will be a combination of research (50%), teaching (25%), and extension (25%). Time and effort distribution will be allocated accordingly.

 

The Assistant Professor of Forestry is a tenure-track 12-month position in the CACE that will develop a nationally recognized applied research program focusing on areas such as sustainable forest management, agroforestry (forest farming), forest recreation, invasive plant species, forest health, forest hydrology, and forest technology (unmanned aerial vehicles/drones). The position will also develop forest management Extension and outreach programing, as well as teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, such as agroforestry, population and community ecology, and agricultural statistics. The position will lead the McIntire-Stennis project at KSU and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.  

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

 

  • Develop a nationally recognized applied research program focusing on sustainable forest management, including emphasis in one or more of the following areas of expertise: forest management, agroforestry (forest farming), forest recreation, invasive plant species, forest health, forest hydrology, and forest technology (unmanned aerial vehicles/drones).
  • Assist in the management and coordination of the 300-acre KSU Environmental Education and Research Center as a research, Extension, and teaching resource.
  • Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, such as agroforestry, population and community ecology, and agricultural statistics, depending upon current needs and areas of expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

     

  • Candidates must demonstrate the potential for collaborative, integrated, multi-disciplinary research, granting, publishing, and stakeholder involvement.
  • Research and outreach experiences in one or more of the following areas: silviculture practices, forest management, invasive plant management, habitat restoration, forest health and brush management, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and ecological services, forest water quality/hydrology, and forest technology (unmanned aerial vehicles/drones).
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in research, Extension, and teaching and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in statistics and related programs such as R, JMP, or SAS.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting.
  • Ability to work under deadlines.
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         SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

    This position does not have supervisory responsibility.  

     

    OTHER DUTIES: 

     

    The position will conduct other duties as required. 

     

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

     

    Ph.D. degree in Forestry or related area required. 

     

    Licensing and Certifications:

     

    Valid driver’s license. 

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS: 

     

  • Must be able to travel, primarily in-state (20%).
  • May occasionally need to move light equipment and carry supplies, publications, and needed equipment for demonstration and training programs.
  • Must be able to work outdoors and in remote/rural locations.
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    Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

     

    Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

     

     


     

     

    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.




    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
    US
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