Director--harley langdale jr. center for forest business | Athens, GA

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  • Location: Athens, GA

edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U. S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership

with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. About the College/Unit/Department: Georgia is well-known for its quality of life, both in terms of outdoor and urban activities (www.

georgia. gov). The University of Georgia ( www. uga. edu ) is a land/sea/space grant institution comprised of 18 schools and colleges. Athens is a diverse community of approximately 150,000 people located less than 75 miles from Atlanta. UGA enrolls about 41,200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Warnell School is a professional school with 68 faculty, 100 support staff, 265 undergraduates, and 240 graduate students ( www. warnell. uga. edu ). The School offers

Bachelor of Science, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the areas of Forestry; Fisheries & Wildlife; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management; and Natural Resource Management & Sustainability.

The school manages over 17,000 acres of forestland across the state in support of its teaching, outreach, and research missions. College/Unit/Department website: www. warnell. uga. edu Posting Type: External Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2024 Job Posting Date: 11/16/2023 Open until filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, please apply on or before January 12, 2024.

Review of complete applications will begin January 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. No paper applications will be accepted. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching interests, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references. Individuals considered for interviews will be required to submit three reference letters to the chair of the search committee, Mr. Joe Parsons (). University policy requires all candidates to consent to and authorize a background investigation (www.

hr. uga. edu). The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer/pre-employment basis. The preferred starting date is negotiable but no later than July 1, 2024. For additional information, please contact Mr. Joe Parsons (). Location of Vacancy: Athens Area EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, interactionual orientation or protected veteran status.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (). Classification Title: Academic Professional AC Faculty Rank: Academic Professional Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo. ) Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in forestry, business or related field. Position Summary: This is a 12-month Academic Professional (non-tenure track) faculty position in the Harley Langdale Jr.

Center for Forest Business (CFB) ( ) of the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources. This is a 70% administrative and 30% teaching appointment with undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities including courses such as: wood and fiber supply, forestry consulting, forest business seminar and if needed a summer field course. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting the biennial Timberland Investment Conference and other periodic continuing education programs. They will also oversee the CFB budget, assist in strategic planning efforts, market forest business graduate programs and recruit students, support and promote CFB faculty research efforts, and expand and maintain close ties to program employers and stakeholders.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will assist the Dean of the Warnell School with corporate-focused development efforts, legislative/external affairs, and CFB strategic planning as requested. Additional Requirements: Ten or more years of significant recent managerial or executive experience in the forest business sector. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with faculty and be effective instructors at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We particularly encourage applicants with at least one degree from an SAF accredited forestry program. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? : No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e. g. public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. For more details: jobs-search. org/director_athens-c428344/director-harley-langdale-jr-center-for-forest-business-athens_i1969557738

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