Forest Ecology Tenure Track Faculty Position

Hiring Organization: Southern Illinois University
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Carbondale, IL
Application Due Date: August 16, 2025

POSITION: Assistant Professor [Forest Ecology], nine (9) month, tenure track effective January 1, 2026 or August 16, 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS Qualified applicants are required to have: 1) Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or other closely related natural-resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by the time of hire. 2) Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework; 3) Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students; 4) Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1) In addition to the Ph.D., B.S. in Forestry from an SAF- accredited university. 2) Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Course teaching requirements may include: Forest Ecology, Forest Ecosystems, and other undergraduate and graduate level coursework. Expected teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester. Additionally, involvement in the teaching of our intersession field course is expected. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The incumbent will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program with relevance to Illinois and Midwest region and lead an outreach component to assist our citizens, businesses, and agencies understanding of forest ecology.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with professional experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin August 16, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must submit the following through our online application system (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu): letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references.

FOR QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Charles Ruffner – SIU School of Forestry and Horticulture

618-453-3341

ruffner@siu.edu

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