Extension Forestry Wildlife Specialist

11/15/2007

Position Summary: The successful applicant will fulfill a functional allocation of 65% extension and 35% applied research. He/she will provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating extension programming statewide related to forest management, with special emphasis on its effects on wildlife populations and communities. Extension activities will include offering of short courses, training workshops, continuing education opportunities for practicing foresters and wildlife professionals, responding to phone and email inquiries from the public, and extension publications. Applied research should inform extension programming and
will focus on forest ecosystem responses to management including collaborative efforts related to regeneration and silviculture, sustainable management of hardwood ecosystems, and changes in wildlife responses to management over time and space. Research and management on the woodlands at the Southeastern Purdue Ag Center (SEPAC), the largest forested tract (1,430 ac) managed by the department, is expected. Research products will include peer-reviewed publications and presentations at state and regional/national meetings.
Essential Responsibilities: Annually develop and implement extension programs targeting nonindustrial private landowners and similar audiences on topics germane to improved management for forest and wildlife resources such as plantation forestry or the effects of deer on forest regeneration. Work with state agencies to conduct continuing education workshops for practicing forestry and wildlife professionals. Develop demonstration sites at SEPAC and elsewhere as appropriate. Prepare for publication 3-4 extension products annually.
Qualifications: A Master's degree in Forestry or Wildlife preferred, with B.S. degree in Forestry (if Wildlife M.S.) or Wildlife (if Forestry M.S.). A demonstrated knowledge or interest in wildlife responses to forest management; research experience, especially regarding plantation management; ability to pursue external funding; and an ability to work in interdisciplinary teams such as the Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center and the Sustainable Hardwood Ecosystems Area of Excellence are desired.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training.
Closing Date: November 15, 2007
Application Process: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) 1-page statement of extension philosophy, and (3) the names and contact information of 3 references. Send application packets to: Brian MacGowan, Chair, Extension Forestry and Wildlife Specialist Search Committee, Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 1250 N Franklin Ave, P.O. Box 265, Brookville, IN 47012-0265. Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair at (765)
647-3538 or macgowan@purdue.edu.
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