ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYEmphasizing Forest Products Processing <strong>and</strong> MarketingDivision <strong>of</strong> Forestry <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesWest Virginia UniversityAcademic Rank <strong>and</strong> Salary: The <strong>Wood</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Technology Program in the Division <strong>of</strong>Forestry <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources at West Virginia University is seeking to fill a nine-month,tenure track position at the rank <strong>of</strong> Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor. The position will begin August 16, 2008.Summer salary may be available initially in order to establish a research program contingentupon availability <strong>of</strong> funds.Responsibilities: Responsibilities include the following: 1) teaching undergraduate courses inforest products processing <strong>and</strong> marketing <strong>and</strong> other classes, including the development <strong>of</strong> agraduate level course appropriate to the needs <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>and</strong> the c<strong>and</strong>idate's expertise, 2)planning <strong>and</strong> developing support for a research program focused on integrating forest productprocessing <strong>and</strong> marketing with emphasis on Appalachian hardwoods, <strong>and</strong> 3) service activitiesrelated to the forest products industries, specifically, marketing potentials <strong>and</strong> globalcompetitiveness <strong>of</strong> the Appalachian hardwood products. The incumbent will be expected toattract <strong>and</strong> mentor graduate students, to acquire extramural funding, <strong>and</strong> to publish researchresults in refereed research journals.Qualifications: An earned doctorate, with at least one degree in <strong>Wood</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Technology isrequired. Experience in forest products processing <strong>and</strong> marketing is desired. Demonstratedability to communicate with students, industry, the general public, <strong>and</strong> other scientists isessential.Program: The <strong>Wood</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Technology program at WVU is one <strong>of</strong> four program areas inthe Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources. The program <strong>of</strong>fers degrees at the bachelor's,masters, <strong>and</strong> doctoral levels. The B.S. in <strong>Wood</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Technology is accredited by the<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wood</strong> <strong>Science</strong> <strong>and</strong> Technology. The program has been working closely with theAppalachian Hardwood Center <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers numerous opportunities for collaboration betweenfaculty <strong>and</strong> research staff. The recently established Biomaterials <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wood</strong> Utilization ResearchCenter is affiliated with the program <strong>and</strong> has focused on developing new products, bio-fuels, <strong>and</strong>techniques that make better use <strong>of</strong> upl<strong>and</strong> hardwoods.Location: The West Virginia University main campus is located in Morgantown, a small city <strong>of</strong>45,000 in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia's northern border adjacent toPennsylvania. Morgantown was rated third in the United States among best metropolitan cities inwhich to live in The Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities, 1997 edition. West VirginiaUniversity is the state's major research, doctoral degree granting, l<strong>and</strong>-grant institution. It servesover 22,000 students in 175-degree programs <strong>of</strong>fered by 13 academic schools <strong>and</strong> colleges.Application: Qualified applicants should submit an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae,transcripts, <strong>and</strong> a list containing at least three pr<strong>of</strong>essional references that includes all necessarycontact information (address, telephone number, <strong>and</strong> e-mail address). All correspondence mustbe sent to <strong>and</strong> inquiries directed to:Dr. Joseph F. McNeel, DirectorDivision <strong>of</strong> Forestry <strong>and</strong> Natural ResourcesWest Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-6125jmcneel@wvu.eduPhone (304) 293-2941 x 2471FAX (304) 293-2441Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2008 or until the position is filled. West VirginiaUniversity is committed to enhancing its faculty diversity. Women <strong>and</strong> minority applicants areencouraged to apply. Web Site: http://www.forestry.caf.wvu.edu.An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerLUMBER OPERATIONS MANAGERBase Salary to $100,000 plus incentives.Progressive s<strong>of</strong>twood dimension lumber firmBased in upper MidwestSeeking c<strong>and</strong>idate with solid leadership <strong>and</strong> organizational skills5-10 years <strong>of</strong> progressively successful mill supervisory experience in high-tech sawmilloperationsFirm plans to exp<strong>and</strong> using high-tech log breakdown equipment focused on reducing labor <strong>and</strong>increasing productivitySelected c<strong>and</strong>idate should also have a track record in mill modernization projects <strong>and</strong> solidwritten <strong>and</strong> verbal communication, <strong>and</strong> analytical leadership skills.Excellent future in a multi-plant firm with a solid raw material resource base <strong>and</strong> marketing /sales strengths.Reference Search Assignment # 6134CJCarl JansenOwner & Principal <strong>Wood</strong> Products RecruiterMylinda HumbleRecruiting AssistantSEARCH NORTH AMERICA, INC.Phone: 503/222-6461Fax: 503/227-2804www.searchna.com ~ mylinda@searchna.com
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