JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
Michigan State University, East Lansing Campus
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Seeking an outstanding and innovative scientist for a 9-month tenure-system position (assistant professor rank) in Forest Resource Economics to identify/address issues related to economic aspects of managing forest ecosystems and contribute to the areas of forest economics and management through research on the application of economic principles and approaches to problems of sustainable management of forest resources. Possible areas of expertise include economic analysis of: forest management/silvicultural practices; wood products/forest carbon markets; ecosystem services/non-timber forest products; forest property taxation/estate planning; and management of/for fire and other natural processes.
Expectations: Develop an internationally-recognized research program by securing competitive external funding, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, and advancing our understanding of economic aspects of the management of forested ecosystems; annually teach an undergraduate course in Forest Resource Economics and Management and a graduate course that contributes to our learning objectives. Extension responsibilities could include stakeholder-engaged research and developing forest economics programs for public/private forest stakeholders. Responsibilities also include recruiting/training graduate students, undergraduate mentoring, and Department/College/University/professional service.
Required: Earned Ph.D. in Forest Economics/related field; demonstrated ability for scholarly activities including peer-reviewed journal articles and successful grant applications; and demonstrated interest in teaching, outreach/extension, and working with under-represented groups.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
For consideration, submit your application online at http://careers.msu.edu to job number 466444. Upload the following required documents: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research experience and future direction (2 page max), 4) statement of teaching experience and philosophy (2 page max), 5) a summary of your experience with diversity in teaching and / or research and an explanation of how you will contribute to our goals of inclusive excellence (2 page max), and 6) a list of three professional references with contact information (institution, email address, phone number). Incomplete applications will not be considered.