Job description

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

This position will be housed within the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources at Western Carolina University and is part of the Forest Stewards outreach initiative. Forest Stewards is a non-profit Associated Entity of Western Carolina University. The Forest Stewards Program was created in 2008 with the dual mission of promoting sustainable forest management and educating the next generation of natural resource professionals. The program is active in the design, implementation, and assessment of forest management treatments on family, public, and tribal lands. The Director of Stewardship and Forestry Education will be leading these and other initiatives.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding availability.

Job duties of this position include:
Director and Stewardship Forester Responsibilities:
Meet with current and potential clients to discuss management goals and objectives, conduct forest resource assessments, write management plans, and oversee implementation of management treatments. Assist Executive Director with project scheduling, budgeting, and database management.

Education Coordinator:
Provide educational opportunities for Western Carolina University students, including directing paid internships and developing experiential learning opportunities.

Instructional Duties:
Provide educational opportunities for Western Carolina University students, including directing paid internships and developing experiential learning opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline
• Registered Forester in North Carolina (or able to become a Registered Forester in North Carolina within 1 year)
• Demonstrated understanding of southern Appalachian forest systems and their management
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and assessment of forest management treatments
• Desire to mentor university students

Preferred Qualifications
Position Type Time-Limited Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text

Open Date 03/15/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An application must be made online. Review of applications will begin on or about April 15, 2023 and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

Please attach a cover letter, current resume, unofficial transcript from highest earned degree, and a list of three professional references including their complete contact information. Applicants may also optionally attach any certifications they have earned.

For more information, please contact Dr. Peter Bates at 828-227-3914 or via email at bates@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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