What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Forestry position at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?
Job Summary
The Department of Forest Resources, housed within the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks applicants for a Lecturer of Forest Resources. This is 10 month nontenure track position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in support of the BS in Natural Resource Management, develop partnerships with commodity and industry organizations, and work effectively as a member of a faculty team to continually update and improve the content of courses and degree programs in the department. In addition, the successful candidate will work with the community and college on initiatives and activities that enhance the student learning experience and community relationships and promotes student engagement. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the successful candidates experience and area of interest. Courses may include but are not limited to Forest Hydrology and Wetlands Management, Geographic Information Systems, Dendrology, Wildlife Ecology and Management I, Forest Mapping and Orienteering, and Herbaceous Plant Communities.
Required Qualifications
Employment Start Date: January 1, 2027
For additional information: Contact Dr. William Moore, Department Head, Department of Forest Resources, 229.391.4805 or wmoore@abac.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.
The Department of Forest Resources, housed within the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks applicants for a Lecturer of Forest Resources. This is 10 month nontenure track position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in support of the BS in Natural Resource Management, develop partnerships with commodity and industry organizations, and work effectively as a member of a faculty team to continually update and improve the content of courses and degree programs in the department. In addition, the successful candidate will work with the community and college on initiatives and activities that enhance the student learning experience and community relationships and promotes student engagement. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the successful candidates experience and area of interest. Courses may include but are not limited to Forest Hydrology and Wetlands Management, Geographic Information Systems, Dendrology, Wildlife Ecology and Management I, Forest Mapping and Orienteering, and Herbaceous Plant Communities.
Required Qualifications
- An earned Masters in Forestry, Wildlife Management, or closely related discipline (must have completed all requirements for the degree by start date of employment).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to use current technology in support of instructional activities.
- Primary interest in and firm commitment to undergraduate education.
- The ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and industry stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work with industry stakeholders and other related groups in developing and promoting activities that enhance the student learning experience, promotes student engagement, and enhances community and industry relationships.
- Experience in teaching at the college level.
- Professional work experience in wildlife management, forestry, or closely related field.
Employment Start Date: January 1, 2027
For additional information: Contact Dr. William Moore, Department Head, Department of Forest Resources, 229.391.4805 or wmoore@abac.edu
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.