Lecturer in Applied Forestry

College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Michigan Technological University

The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University (http://forest.mtu.edu) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Applied Forestry. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track position. This position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in applied forestry topics, and related discipline areas as assigned by the College dean. This would initially include classes in Natural Resources Management, senior capstone classes in both a single and two semester formats, and an experiential class Forest and Environmental Resource Management (FERM). Additional teaching may include undergraduate courses in Forest Economics and Finance and graduate classes in Economic Analysis of Forestry, and Statistics. The candidate must have: Bachelor and Master’s degrees in forestry or related natural resources management field, a degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited program, and two years of experience teaching college courses as the lead instructor. Desirable education and/or experience include: PhD or 3+ years of teaching experience, experience using learning managements systems, such as Canvas, experience teaching using modern pedagogical methods including synchronous video, recorded video, or other innovative or hybrid teaching methodologies, and strong disciplinary experience or expertise related to management of forests.   Specific questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christopher Webster, cwebster@mtu.edu. For consideration, the applicant should submit: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy (1-2 page); 4) a diversity statement that describes past and/or potential actions that support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where all members of a campus community can excel; and 5) names and contact information for three references. Formal review of applications will begin February 28th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full ad, please see: http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/492808

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