NC State University Seeks Assistant/Associate Professor (Forest Genetics)
Posted on August 19, 2022
Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor in Forest Genetics / Co-Director of the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program
Position Summary:
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Forest Genetics / Tree
Improvement who will also serve as Co-Director of the Cooperative Tree Improvement Program (TIP).
Leadership of the Cooperative as Co-Director will comprise 30% of the total primary responsibility of this position, and will provide a supplement to the 12-month base salary. We are seeking a motivated, innovative scientist with a vision for leading TIP into the future.
Duties include:
- co-directing and maintaining a robust Cooperative Tree Improvement Program (30%)
- developing a strong, externally funded research program in forest genetics (35%)
- advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (25%)
- and service to the department and university (10%).
The co-directors have responsibility for the overall strategic direction of the Cooperative, including budget and personnel planning/oversight to maintain the core tree breeding program. Co-directors share administrative responsibilities, along with input and support from all TIP faculty and staff for research and extension activities (6 full-time team members). Co-directors are also required to consult with the executive committee of TIP members to establish, review, and update governance structure and allocation of responsibilities. Collaboration with other scientists associated with TIP and other faculty within the Department is expected. Outreach and extension to TIP constituencies (workshops, field visits, and guidance concerning tree improvement) is a critical function of this position. Extensive travel in the southern US, and occasionally internationally, is required.
Minimum education and experience:
doctoral or equivalent degree
Required skills:
● Evidence of ability to manage and/or coordinate a breeding program.
● Evidence of being a self-starter who is capable of independent planning and implementation of teaching, research, extension, and management of the tree breeding program, including data analysis, laboratory, greenhouse, and field activities.
● Demonstrated excellent communication skills for working with a wide range of individuals and organizations including students, faculty, forest landowners, consultants, forest industry, other forest industry cooperatives and public agencies.
● Experience with scientific publications and external funding from competitive and non-competitive sources on topics relevant to critical issues for breeding and forest genetics.
● Demonstrated ability in outreach, technical assistance, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders from TIP constituencies.
● Evidence of ability to collaborate and lead consensus-based decision-making.
● Evidence of ability and interest in teaching, mentoring, and involving students in research and operations.
Preferred qualifications:
● Experience in personnel supervision and team development.
● Ability to supervise and assist in professional development of team members.
● Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
About the department:
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources has a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy and economics, environmental science and technology,
wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
wildlife and conservation biology, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, and international forestry. The Department has over 90 full time faculty and staff, and more than 750 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to our mission and commitment to excellence in education, extension, and research. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the department can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer.
To apply
submit the following information to: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/167948
● Cover letter
● Curriculum Vitae
● Contact information for three professional references
● Brief Statement (<4 pages total) of Teaching Philosophy, Research Interests, and Outreach Approach.
● The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is committed to building a just and inclusive academic community. Candidates should include a statement that describes how their experiences and plans for the position will shape their departmental responsibilities regarding advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion if hired for this position.
● Transcripts (required of finalists
● Curriculum Vitae
● Contact information for three professional references
● Brief Statement (<4 pages total) of Teaching Philosophy, Research Interests, and Outreach Approach.
● The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is committed to building a just and inclusive academic community. Candidates should include a statement that describes how their experiences and plans for the position will shape their departmental responsibilities regarding advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion if hired for this position.
● Transcripts (required of finalists