State University of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, New York 13210
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY VACANCY
Assistant/Associate Professor
Forest Ecosystem Management
October 9, 2018
The SUNY-ESF Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management (http://www.esf.edu/fnrm) invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Forest Ecosystem Management at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. The position title of Forest Ecosystem Management is meant to ensure candidates are interested in the stewardship of forested ecosystems for the benefit of the society in a rapidly changing world. It is expected the candidate will recognize that the practice of silviculture and the sustainability of working forest landscapes must evolve to include new social priorities (e.g., ecosystem services) as well as face new biophysical challenges (e.g., local stressors and global change).
Responsibilities:
We seek a collaborative scholar that will advance the science and practice of silviculture and forest management to address the long-term sustainability of the ecosystems and human communities that comprise working forest landscapes. The candidate’s research should blend field-based and modeling approaches to include: addressing how historical legacies shape current and future forest condition; evaluate the capacity of forests to provide valuable goods and services under multiple drivers of change; forecast outcomes of management, land use, and policy decisions; develop decision-support tools or systems; and innovate practical solutions to emerging issues, from the stand to the landscape scales. The incumbent is expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded, applied research program in forest ecosystem management that brings new expertise in ecosystem and landscape modeling to the Department and College, ideally in ways that engage ongoing efforts by ESF faculty and our agency and industry partners, including but not limited to: design and implementation of strategies for sustainable management of forest stands and landscapes; restoration and protection of important tree species threatened by pests and pathogens; rehabilitation of degraded forests resulting from past management decisions and anthropogenic stressors; ecosystem regulation of carbon, water, and nutrient cycles; impacts of climate change on forest composition, productivity, and health; and the provision of forest ecosystem services (including wood products) to local and global beneficiaries. We also seek an enthusiastic and committed teacher who will engender active learners in both classroom and field settings, and engage in outreach via technology transfer activities. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory and advanced professional silviculture courses for forestry students, and upper-level vegetation management or applied ecology course open to various majors. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in research, teaching and service activities.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in silviculture, forestry, or related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral research experience, including publications in high-impact journals and grant preparation
- Professional field experience
- Demonstrated capability as a teacher and mentor of both undergraduates and graduate students
Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.esf.edu/hr Applications should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of research interests and experience. References will be requested if you are selected as a finalist.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Founded in 1911, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is the nation’s oldest and most respected school dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies and building a sustainable future. The ESF main campus is in Syracuse, NY and has regional campuses throughout Central New York and the Adirondack Park. ESF consistently earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Peterson’s Guide, The Washington Monthly, Princeton Review and other national college guidebooks.
The college is located in Syracuse, New York, a dynamic and diverse community with plentiful natural, cultural, and civic opportunities. “The Places Rated Almanac” ranks Syracuse among the top 10 percent of “Best Places to Live.” Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes, Syracuse is within a five-hour drive of New York City, Toronto, and the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. SUNY-ESF is one of eight colleges and universities located in Onondaga County. The Syracuse University campus is immediately adjacent to SUNY-ESF, and SUNY Upstate Medical University is located within easy walking distance.
The SUNY-ESF campus provides a rich array of curricular and co-curricular experiences with our main Syracuse campus just southeast of downtown Syracuse and our regional campuses stretching from southern Onondaga County to the Adirondacks. The Syracuse area, home to our main campus, is home to many cultural events, museums, state and local parks and numerous festivals throughout the year along with a growing downtown in the city of Syracuse. Onondaga County provides a variety of neighborhoods that include urban, rural and suburban with strong schools, affordable housing and supportive communities.
Central New York is also home to numerous hospitals and medical facilities including SUNY Upstate Medical University, the St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, the VA Hospital of Syracuse and Crouse Hospital, each of which provide unique specialty areas that support the needs of the community.
Whatever one’s interests are, one is sure to find a great community not just at ESF but in the surrounding areas as well.
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