- Location
- NW Chicago subburbs, Illinois
http://eco.umass.edu/positions-in-eco/
URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY
Extension Assistant Professor
Department Of Environmental Conservation and UMASS-Extension
University Of Massachusetts-Amherst &
Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation
The Urban Forestry & Arboriculture program in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking applications for a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track appointment as Extension Assistant Professor in Urban & Community Forestry. The appointment for this position is 20% Teaching, 20% Research and 60% Extension/Service & Outreach. The successful candidate will develop and implement an integrated teaching, research and extension agenda including: engaging university faculty, industry and government partners in identifying, conducting and funding urban forestry research, education and extension/outreach. The focus of this position is urban & community forestry, and professional experience (including certification) in the field is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have academic expertise in one or more of the following fields: tree benefits, tree growth, tree planting, tree risk assessment, urban forest management, human dimensions. The candidate should have demonstrated communication skills including the ability to transfer knowledge and technology from the research lab into practice. An M.S. degree is required. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree is preferred. The Urban Forestry & Arboriculture program in the Department of Environmental Conservation emphasizes collaboration between faculty, students, staff, and partners in industry and government. We share a fundamental commitment to teach and serve a diverse student body, professional practitioners, and the broader public. A more detailed description of the position can be found at (http://eco.umass.edu/).
Earliest start date is April 1, 2012. Review of applications begins January 17, 2012. Search will continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae; a statement of their philosophy of
extension, teaching and research; and full contact information for three references to:
Brian Kane, Chair
Urban & Community Forestry Search Committee
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
160 Holdsworth Way
Univ. of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-6637, bkane@eco.umass.edu
The University is part of the 5-College Consortium in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts—2 hours from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Social, cultural and recreational amenities abound in this beautiful part of New England.
The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity including mentoring programs for faculty. The College and the Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and the curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY
Extension Assistant Professor
Department Of Environmental Conservation and UMASS-Extension
University Of Massachusetts-Amherst &
Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation
The Urban Forestry & Arboriculture program in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is seeking applications for a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track appointment as Extension Assistant Professor in Urban & Community Forestry. The appointment for this position is 20% Teaching, 20% Research and 60% Extension/Service & Outreach. The successful candidate will develop and implement an integrated teaching, research and extension agenda including: engaging university faculty, industry and government partners in identifying, conducting and funding urban forestry research, education and extension/outreach. The focus of this position is urban & community forestry, and professional experience (including certification) in the field is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have academic expertise in one or more of the following fields: tree benefits, tree growth, tree planting, tree risk assessment, urban forest management, human dimensions. The candidate should have demonstrated communication skills including the ability to transfer knowledge and technology from the research lab into practice. An M.S. degree is required. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree is preferred. The Urban Forestry & Arboriculture program in the Department of Environmental Conservation emphasizes collaboration between faculty, students, staff, and partners in industry and government. We share a fundamental commitment to teach and serve a diverse student body, professional practitioners, and the broader public. A more detailed description of the position can be found at (http://eco.umass.edu/).
Earliest start date is April 1, 2012. Review of applications begins January 17, 2012. Search will continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae; a statement of their philosophy of
extension, teaching and research; and full contact information for three references to:
Brian Kane, Chair
Urban & Community Forestry Search Committee
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
160 Holdsworth Way
Univ. of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-6637, bkane@eco.umass.edu
The University is part of the 5-College Consortium in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts—2 hours from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Social, cultural and recreational amenities abound in this beautiful part of New England.
The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity including mentoring programs for faculty. The College and the Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and the curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
