The School of
Natural Resources (SNR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute
of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applicants for a
nontenure-track position in Urban and Community Forestry at the rank of
Assistant Professor of Practice. Initial appointment is three years and may be
renewed based on successful performance and continued funding. This 12-month position shall be 100%
teaching, and is expected to develop and coordinate a nationally-recognized
education program in Urban and Community Forestry.
The successful
candidate will lead the development and implementation of a new U.S. Forest Service grant-funded undergraduate
degree program in urban and community forestry; establish collaborations with
faculty in the School of Natural Resources, Department of Agronomy and
Horticulture, and the Nebraska Forest Service and collaborations with
stakeholders, agency and/or industry partners. Program must be recognized
nationally and internally while contributing to the mission of the College of
Agricultural Science and Natural Resources. Coordinate the teaching schedule
for courses and the methodology that will be used to measure student outcomes.
This
position will support curriculum development, teaching, and evaluating student
outcomes for 6-8 undergraduate/graduate courses per year that included
introductory and advanced topics, including introduction to forestry,
dendrology, urban forest management.
Specific course assignments may be changed over time based on Academic
Unit need.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Forestry or a relevant field of study (e.g., Horticulture, Natural Resources)
at time of appointment, teaching experience, proven ability to communicate
effectively with students, professionals, and the general public.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in
program development; experience teaching to both traditional and
non-traditional college students in face-to-face and online courses; experience working with management
organizations (e.g., local, state, federal) whose specific interest is in urban
and community forestry.
To view details of the position and make application, go to http://employment.unl.edu. Search for position #F_150236. Click on “Apply to this job.” Complete
the application. Upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and
contact information for three professional references; also upload a statement
of teaching philosophy in the “other” field.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2015, and continue
until the position is filled or the search is closed.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, UNIVERSITY
OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
(established in 1973 by the Nebraska State Legislature to give added emphasis
to agriculture and the management of natural resources in Nebraska) serves the
people of Nebraska in the four-fold mission of teaching, research, extension
and service. Commonly referred to as
“IANR,” the Institute is administered by the Vice Chancellor for Agriculture
and Natural Resources and has faculty and staff located throughout the
State. IANR faculty and staff have
appointments in the following divisions:
Agricultural Research Division, College of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources, College of Education and Human Sciences (research and
extension), and Cooperative Extension Division. Each division is administered by a Dean or
Director. The Institute comprises 15
academic units, four regional research and extension centers, several
interdisciplinary centers and program units.
The IANR Vice Chancellor holds the Vice President title in the
University of Nebraska system and is also administratively responsible for the
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis. Visit the IANR web site at www.ianr.unl.edu.
SCHOOL OF
NATURAL RESOURCES, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
On July 1, 2003, SNR was formed integrating the former
School of Natural Resource Sciences, the Conservation and Survey Division
(State Geological Survey), and the Water Center. In 2008, the Geography program
joined SNR. The School houses the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit for the
Great Plains, the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the
National Drought Mitigation Center, the High Plains Regional Climate Center,
the Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies, and the Tern
Plover Conservation Partnership.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, “THE STAR CITY” – A PLACE TO WORK
AND ENJOY LIFE
Lincoln, Nebraska, a community of more than 250,000
people, offers the ambience of a friendly small town while offering attractions
and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Lincoln is a young city with a bright future
of planned growth and expansion. It is
one of the fastest growing non-Sun Belt cities in the U.S. and one of the
fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest.
The capital city of Nebraska, Lincoln is home to state
government and the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system. The city also hosts Nebraska Wesleyan
University, Union College, Southeast Community College, Doane College-Lincoln
and the Kaplan University Lincoln Campus.
Lincoln has an excellent educational system and ranks in the top 20
least stressful cities in the nation for children. Residents enjoy nationally ranked sporting
events, world famous performing arts, and a variety of cultural
activities. Among the attractions: the
2,200-seat Lied Center for Performing Arts, the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
and Sculpture Garden, four history museums, a planetarium, observatory, many
private art galleries, four live-stage theater venues, a civic auditorium, the 92,000-seat
Memorial Stadium, 15,147-seat Pinnacle Bank Arena, the 7,907-seat Devaney
Center, and modern baseball/softball stadium facilities. The Pinnacle Bank
Arena development in the Haymarket serves as a focal point for the
entertainment district in downtown Lincoln, as well as the home to Nebraska Men
and Women’s basketball programs.
Cost-of-living ranks 3 to 5 percent below the national
average of comparable cities with among the nation’s lowest health care costs,
utility bills and insurance rates.
Lincoln’s low crime rate, efficient transportation, stable business
environment and advanced health care technology are a few reasons why Lincoln
ranks high in livability studies.
You are invited to explore Lincoln
on-line for the most current information.
www.unl.edu University
of Nebraska-Lincoln homepage
www.nebraska.edu Web
site for the University of Nebraska four-campus system
www.lped.com The
Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development offers extensive information on
demographics, education, health care, cost of living, and tax structures.
www.lcoc.com The
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce offers business and community information and a
relocation directory.
www.lincoln.org The
Lincoln/Lancaster County Convention and Visitors Bureau offers information on
attractions, entertainment, recreation, dining, shopping and transportation.
www.state.ne.us The
official web site of Nebraska State Government
www.ci.lincoln.ne.us The official site of Lincoln City Government
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