Instructor/Assistant Professor in Forest Business
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Faculty - Non-Tenure Position
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Monticello
UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master's degree programs.
Department:Forestry / Agri / Nat. Resourc Summary of
Job Duties:
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses (40%) in forest business, economics, and management. Perform outreach and technical support (40%) to the forest industry in Arkansas. The remainder (20%) of the appointment is for applied research in forest business supporting the needs of Arkansas and the US South.
Qualifications:The Center for Forest Business is looking for a candidate with strength in at least one of the following areas:
- Forest economics and/or policy
- Forest finance, appraisals, or taxation
- Forest management/certification
- Forest engineering/operations
Applicants should have an MS or PhD in or closely related to forest economics, forest finance, or forest business. An undergraduate degree in forestry or practical forestry work experience is desired. Candidates should have the ability to work closely with the forest industry in promoting sustainable forest-based economic growth. Familiarity with GIS and other software used to develop factsheets or infographics (i.e. Canva) would be valuable.
The ability to work collaboratively with other faculty members and representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations is also important. Within two years of hire, the applicant will be required to have a license to practice forestry in Arkansas. A successful applicant starting with an MS degree will be hired as an Instructor; there is a promotion pathway into a tenure-track assistant professor position upon earning a PhD related to position responsibilities with administrative approval.
If the candidate hired already has a PhD, they will be hired as an Assistant Professor on a tenure track.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.
A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing
Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Lifting, Pulling
Occasional Physical Activity:Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible:Yes
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