Assistant Professor of Silviculture

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Position Title Assistant Professor of Silviculture Division College of Agriculture Department Environmental Sciences                 Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 120650 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description

The Department of Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University (TSU) in the

college of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure track Assistant

Professor of Silviculture. The position's start date is anticipated to be fall 2026.

We seek candidates in silviculture or applied forest ecology focused on silvicultural issues

confronting forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern United States. Potential

research avenues for this position may include but are not limited to managing forests for

adaptations to climate change and other environmental stresses (e.g., fire, drought, invasive

species, and other natural hazards), regeneration, forest restoration, forest productivity,

ecosystem services, and forest stand dynamics.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research

program that informs the management of forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern

United States. The incumbent will work closely with the Tennessee Division of Forestry,

Cooperative Extension Service at TSU, and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and

Fisheries at the University of Tennessee in developing applied research projects and service-

related activities.

Indicators of an internationally recognized research program include securing competitive

external funding, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, making substantive

contributions to advance understanding of silviculture and applied forest ecology, and

mentoring graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

Teaching responsibilities are an annual undergraduate course and lab in Silviculture and a graduate course in your specialty. The incumbent will be a key faculty member in the Department's pursuit for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and Ecosystem Management. Extension responsibilities include stakeholder-engaged research and development of service activities focused on public and private forestland owners and the forest industry of Tennessee.

About Department of Environmental Sciences:

The Environmental Sciences program at TSU is one of five Departments in the College of

Agriculture. The Department offers a M.S. in Environmental Science and a Ph.D. in

Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences and

Engineering. The Department of Environmental Sciences will be pursuing its own Ph.D.

program in the next few years.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field isrequired at the time of appointment
• A strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles and experience with research grant applications, is desirable
• Demonstrated experience or interest for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Dedication to experiential, field-based learning and student-centered instruction
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive andequitable education are strongly preferred
• The candidate with at least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degreeprogram is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date 08/25/2026 Close Date 09/26/2026 Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F159P Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10497

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