Assistant Professor Of Practice In Urban Forestry

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Urban forestry expertise
Teaching urban forestry courses
Developing extension programs
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching (65%), Extension (25%), and service (10%) in areas including urban forest dynamics, arboriculture and tree health, tree canopy change, forest-based ecosystem services, tree and forest measurement, and equitable access to greenspace in municipal and urbanizing areas

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will contribute to teaching (65%), Extension (25%), and service (10%) in areas including urban forest dynamics, arboriculture and tree health, tree canopy change, forest-based ecosystem services, tree and forest measurement, and equitable access to greenspace in municipal and urbanizing areas.
  • This position includes a 25% Extension appointment, and Extension expectations are commensurate with that level of effort.
  • The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching (65%), Extension (25%), and service (10%) in areas including urban forest dynamics, arboriculture and tree health, tree canopy change, forest-based ecosystem services, tree and forest measurement, and equitable access to greenspace in municipal and urbanizing areas.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Urban forestry expertise
  • Teaching urban forestry courses
  • Developing Extension programs
  • Community and stakeholder engagement
  • Collaborative work environment

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to sustaining life
  • Applied and experiential learning
  • Equitable access to greenspace

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in forestry or related field
  • Evidence of teaching excellence potential
  • Experience mentoring diverse students
  • Excellent communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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