Job description
Division: College of Agriculture
Department: Environmental Sciences
Number of hours per week: 37.5
Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)
Campus: Main Campus
Position Number: 120650
Pay Basis: Monthly
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University (TSU) in the
college of Agriculture invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure track Assistant
Professor of Silviculture. The position’s start date is anticipated to be fall 2026.
We seek candidates in silviculture or applied forest ecology focused on silvicultural issues
confronting forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern United States. Potential
research avenues for this position may include but are not limited to managing forests for
adaptations to climate change and other environmental stresses (e.g., fire, drought, invasive
species, and other natural hazards), regeneration, forest restoration, forest productivity,
ecosystem services, and forest stand dynamics.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research
program that informs the management of forest ecosystems in Tennessee and the southeastern
United States. The incumbent will work closely with the Tennessee Division of Forestry,
Cooperative Extension Service at TSU, and the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and
Fisheries at the University of Tennessee in developing applied research projects and service-
related activities.
Indicators of an internationally recognized research program include securing competitive
external funding, publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals, making substantive
contributions to advance understanding of silviculture and applied forest ecology, and
mentoring graduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Teaching responsibilities are an annual undergraduate course and lab in Silviculture and a graduate course in your specialty. The incumbent will be a key faculty member in the Department’s pursuit for accreditation by the Society of American Foresters for an undergraduate degree in Natural Resources and Ecosystem Management. Extension responsibilities include stakeholder-engaged research and development of service activities focused on public and private forestland owners and the forest industry of Tennessee.
About Department of Environmental Sciences:
The Environmental Sciences program at TSU is one of five Departments in the College of
Agriculture. The Department offers a M.S. in Environmental Science and a Ph.D. in
Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Sciences and
Engineering. The Department of Environmental Sciences will be pursuing its own Ph.D.
program in the next few years.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Silviculture, Forestry, Forest Ecology, or a closely related field isrequired at the time of appointment
- A strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed journal articles and experience with research grant applications, is desirable
- Demonstrated experience or interest for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Dedication to experiential, field-based learning and student-centered instruction
- Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive andequitable education are strongly preferred
- The candidate with at least one degree from a Society of American Foresters accredited degreeprogram is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Close Date: 04/18/2026
Requisition Number: F159P
Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
How to apply
Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10497
Minimum References Required: 2
