We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Climate, Wildfire and Disturbance modeling in the School of Forestry (SOF) at Northern Arizona (NAU). This is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. We seek an applicant with expertise in modeling interactions between climate, wildfire and other disturbances, broadly defined, whose interests will support, build, and complement the School of Forestry's and NAU's programs in these and related areas. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in support of our undergraduate and graduate forestry programs, develop a productive, externally-funded research program focused on the emerging climate, wildfire and disturbance challenges faced by the state of AZ and the western United States more broadly, advise graduate students (MF, MS, and PhD), and serve the School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, and the profession. This position will support the newly established Arizona Wildfire Initiative, housed in the School of Forestry. There are three facets to this program that include: 1) enhancing workforce development and education; 2) science dissemination and outreach; and 3) community preparedness for wildfire. For enhancing workforce development and education, we are starting new online undergraduate and graduate programs that this position will support.
Teaching responsibilities and opportunities include the broad scope of climate modeling, disturbance ecology, wildland fire science and other forestry related courses. These could include, but are not limited to, topics such as intro to climate modeling, disturbance ecology in forestry, wildland fire modeling, fire ecology, wildfire-climate change interactions. Candidates with a background suitable to support additional teaching needs within the Forestry and Fire Sciences major such as silviculture, forest operations, and/or forest ecology are desired.
Review of applications will begin on May 30, 2023. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2023.
Salary: $70,000
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Forestry/Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences/Bioscience OR another closely related field conferred by the start date.
At least one degree in forestry or a closely related natural resource management field.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience teaching, or effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Extensive experience working with diverse population with all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; and fostering and creating a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Demonstrated university-teaching experience in subjects such as climate modeling, wildfire modeling, climate, wildfire and forestry interactions, disturbance ecology, and other forestry classes.
Demonstrated university-teaching experience in online, hybrid and in-person classes.
Evidence of the potential to secure external funding to support research.
Professional experience working collaboratively with partners (e.g., local, state, or federal agencies, non-governmental agencies, or natural resource management organizations) on issues closely related to wildfire modeling and wildfire management.
For more information, please contact Dr. Andrea Thode, Search Committee Chair, School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86011-15018; phone: 928-523-5457. Email: mailto:Andi.Thode@nau.edu
