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Extension Silviculture and Invasive Species Position

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Clemson University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, permanent, tenure-track Extension Silviculture and Invasive Species position (25% research, 75% extension) located at the Belle W. Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science in Georgetown, South Carolina. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong extension and research program centered on forest resource management and invasive species. An important component of the position is developing and delivering effective extension programs to private forest landowners in the state. Candidates may also be asked to develop and teach a graduate distance education course in silviculture or invasive species management.

Organization
Clemson University

Location
Georgetown, SC

Application Deadline
05/19/2008

A first-professional degree in forestry from an accredited university is preferred. A Ph.D. is required and preferred in the areas of forestry, or natural resource management, with an emphasis is silviculture and invasive species management. Demonstrated experience in extension, teaching, and research is desirable, especially in the areas of production forestry and invasive species management. Candidates should preferably have an established record of extramural funding, peer-reviewed and extension publications, and collaborative interactions. Candidates must also have the qualifications to become a registered forester in South Carolina.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. Please submit all materials electronically to Dr. William Conner at wconner@clemson.edu.

A review of candidates begins May 19, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.

For more information about Clemson University visit our website http://www.clemson.edu and learn why Clemson was rated the number one workplace university in the country. Visit http://www.clemson.edu/baruch/ for more information about the Belle W. Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against ay individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

For more information, see http://www.clemson.edu/baruch/ .