University of Arkansas at Monticello
College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Assistant Professor – Silviculture
The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Arkansas Forest Resources Center are seeking an individual to contribute to and lead the development of a dynamic silvicultural research program in Arkansas forest ecosystems and to educate the next generation of forest and land managers in the mid-south region.
The College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources is home to undergraduate
programs in Natural Resources Management (options in forestry, wildlife management
& conservation, geospatial science, environmental science, and communications), Agriculture
(options in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Plant
and Soil Science, Site Specific Management, and General Agriculture), and in Land
Surveying, and offers a M.S. level graduate program with emphasis areas in forest
science, geospatial science, wildlife ecology and management, and natural resources
management. The Arkansas Forest Resources Center, administered by
the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, is headquartered at the
University of Arkansas at Monticello campus in partnership with the College of Forestry,
Agriculture & Natural Resources. The Center has the statewide mission of developing
and delivering programs in research and extension that enhance and ensure the sustainability
of forest‐based natural resources.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and dynamic,
nationally recognized, research program in managed forest ecosystems; develop grant
proposals and secure funding; publish in peer-reviewed, nationally recognized scientific
journals; recruit and mentor graduate students; serve as an advisor for undergraduate
students; and coordinate or contribute to cooperative research efforts by faculty
and other stakeholders in the region. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and
graduate courses in
silviculture, dendrology, and related courses in support of the program. The tenure-track,
12-month position will carry the rank of assistant professor with an approximate appointment
of 70% research and 30% teaching.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in silviculture or forest ecology. Practical experience and a strong background in applied ecology are desired, as is a research interest in a diverse set of managed forest communities. Attainment of registered forester status in Arkansas is required. All candidates should value highquality teaching, have a proven ability to secure research funding, and have an active record of publication. The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and nongovernmental organizations is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver’s license.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications including excellent fringe benefits.
Application: Submit a cover letter, résumé, transcripts, a statement of research interest
and teaching philosophies, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses
of at least three professional references (off-list references may be checked) to:
Rhonda Parris, parris@uamont.edu. All material must be
submitted electronically, and all applicants must complete an Employment Application
available at https://www.uamont.edu/jobs/index.html. Inquiries: Phone (870) 460-1052; email: parris@uamont.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
The position is availableas early as July 1, 2019. UAM is an Affirmative Action /
Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer and is subject to FOI requests.