About this opportunity
Society of American Foresters. lists this Director, Wisconsin Forestry Center & Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Forestry opportunity in stevens point, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
NOW HIRING: Director, Wisconsin Forestry Center & Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Forestry
UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources is seeking an experienced forestry leader to serve as Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and faculty member in Forestry.
This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching.
What You’ll Do:
Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach.
Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond.
Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year.
Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Forestry or a terminal business degree with applications to Forestry or the Forest Products Industry.
Demonstrated record of writing, securing, and implementing external grants and contracts.
At least 3 years of professional experience in forestry and/or allied forestry industries, state, federal, or NGO agencies.
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
Demonstrated budget development and management skills. Proven experience developing and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
Experience developing short- and long-term strategic plans for outreach and education programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with forestry stakeholders to achieve shared outcome.
Demonstrated development and implementation of Extension and outreach programming.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to connect and incorporate students in Extension and research.
Experience working effectively to reach all populations.
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Worksite address
stevens point, WI, 54481, US
Who can apply
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