Assistant Professor; Fire Ecology and Management

Assistant Professor (Fire Ecology and Management)

Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology and Management, nine (9) month, tenure track effective August 11, 2026. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The target salary offer for this position is $8,778.00 per month at full time.

The anticipated teaching requirements include courses in Fire Management, Prescribed Burn Planning, Forest Measurements, and other undergraduate and graduate level coursework. The expected teaching load is two courses in the Fall semester and two courses in the Spring semester, plus the 2‑week intersession field course. The incumbent will advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students, lead the Saluki Fire Dawgs field experience, develop an externally‑funded research program relevant to Illinois and the Midwest, and lead outreach to assist citizens, businesses, and agencies in fire management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or a closely related natural‑resources field by the effective date of hire (ABD applicants considered if all doctoral requirements are completed by hire).
• Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework.
• Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource scientists and other professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. plus B.S. in Forestry from an SAF‑accredited university.
• Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.

Submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching accomplishments and philosophy, statement of research interests, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references.

Eric Holzmueller, eholzmue

The School of Forestry and Horticulture at Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a leading academic and research unit dedicated to high‑quality education, research, and outreach in forestry, horticulture, and environmental science. The Forestry program offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in forest management, conservation, and related disciplines. Located in Carbondale, Illinois, SIU benefits from proximity to diverse ecosystems, providing students with unique, hands‑on learning opportunities.

The school houses active facilities and research labs where students and faculty collaborate on projects addressing climate change, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits, including health insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, supplemental disability, and a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Additional benefits include generous paid time‑off, a supplemental 403(b) retirement plan, an employee assistance program, and extensive tuition benefits for employees and families such as tuition waiver/application fee waiver, legacy tuition rates for children of SIU alumni, and the CSEC Education Assistance Program (EAP).

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Carbondale, IL, United States (on‑site)