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POSITION SPECIFICS
Penn State Mont Alto seeks outstanding applicants for a term, full-time Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor to teach in the Society of American Foresters accredited, Associate in Science degree in Forest Technology program. This position is a non-tenure track, a 36-week appointment for fall and spring semesters beginning preferably in January 2025, however, accommodations may be made for a high-quality candidate to start in July 2025.
Teaching responsibilities: Teach in-person forestry and related courses including but not limited to Forest Management Practices, Applied Geographic Information Systems, Introduction to GIS Science, GIS for Natural Resources Managers, Introduction to Remote Sensing, and Forest Surveying. Depending on the candidate's background and future program needs, the candidate may also teach Silviculture, Introduction to Wildlife Management, or develop new courses. Teaching assignments may require day, evening, and/or Saturday classes, labs, and field trips as needed.Outdoor field labs are a core component of this curriculum.
Other responsibilities: Engage in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline, possibly including undergraduate research; ensure program accreditation standards including curriculum assessment and development which may require creating new courses; advise students and student clubs, perform academic reviews, and provide career guidance; collaborate in student recruitment and retention; participate in campus and university service activities; assist with some or all of the following: Bartlett Tree Research Plot, Arboretum Inventory, Waynesboro Watershed Forest, depending on expertise and or interest; participate in professional service and outreach to the community.
Qualifications: Candidates for the position at the rank of Lecturer will possess a M.S. in Forestry or a closely related field or a M.F.; candidates with educational background and relevant professional experience equivalent to a Master's degree will be considered. Candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor will possess a doctorate degree in Forestry or a closely related field.
This position requires both computer and field teaching experience and a commitment to providing high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. Interest in teaching indoors and outdoors in active and collaborative learning should be demonstrated. Prior college-level teaching experience and professional work experience in forestry or natural resource management is strongly preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.
How to Apply:
Applicants should access the Penn State jobs website: https://hr.psu.edu/careers and enter their application using the appropriate tab. Please submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and list of three references with contact information.
Direct any questions to Dr. Michael Doncheski,Chief Academic Officer, Phone 717-749-6050, mad10@psu.edu.
Review of applications begin immediately and will continue accepted until position is filled.
Campus information: Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State Mont Alto is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 750 students; about 25% are adult learners. The campus is in south-central Pennsylvania in a rural setting adjacent to the Michaux State Forest. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as nine baccalaureate degrees and seven associate degrees including the Associate in Science in Forest Technology. Students and faculty at Penn State Mont Alto have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the campus, visit http://montalto.psu.edu.
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BENEFITSPenn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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