Assistant Professor- Natural Resources Management Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Assistant Professor- Natural Resources Management
Tennessee State University
in Nashville, TN

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Full-Time

Salary:

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Posted:

05/23/2025

Category:

Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry Division:

College of Agriculture Department:

Agricultural Science Number of hours per week: 37.5 Months per year: Academic (9 months)

Campus:

Main Campus Position Number:

115525

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis:

Monthly Job Description The Department of Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture at
Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in Natural Resource Management. The successful candidate will join an
interdisciplinary faculty committed to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and applied
forest science education. The incumbent will be a key faculty member in the Department’s pursuit
for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters. This position is expected to begin in Fall
2025.

Position Description:

We seek an innovative and dynamic educator with expertise in silviculture and applied forest
ecology, particularly as it relates to forest ecosystems in the southeastern United States. The
successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, with
teaching as the primary focus of the appointment.

Teaching responsibilities will include:

An undergraduate course and lab in Silviculture (required)
Additional undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, which may include but are not limited to:
Forest Vegetation
Introduction to Wildland Fire
Forest Management Planning
Natural Resource Sampling
Ecological Monitoring and Data Analysis
A graduate-level course aligned with the candidate’s research specialty Other responsibilities
include:
Academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
Participation in curriculum development and student recruitment
Engagement in scholarly activities including applied pedagogical research or discipline-specific
research related to forest ecosystems
Service on departmental, college, and university committees
Active contribution to the department’s pursuit of Society of American Foresters (SAF)
accreditation About the

Department:

The Department of Environmental Sciences offers interdisciplinary programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty are actively involved in research, teaching, and outreach activities that address natural resource management, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem resilience across Tennessee and the southeastern U.S. region. The Department offers an M.S. in Environmental Science and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
Commitment to experiential, field-based learning and student-centered instruction
Evidence of scholarly activity, such as publications or presentations, is desirable
The candidate with at least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degree
program 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.

Close Date:

06/23/2025

Requisition Number:

F118P 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.

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//www.tnstate.edu/hr/benefits.aspx for more information.

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https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/8656

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