Additional responsibilities include advising SFRES baccalaureate students in all academic aspects of their programs of study; participate in program assessment and provide support for accreditation of degree programs; work with the Career Center and other campus services, such as Counseling Services and the Writing and Learning Centers, to assist students in areas such as career advising, study skills and time management.  Further, to maintain a high level of accuracy of data in official academic records and related processes in accordance with state and federal privacy legislation.  One year of relevant experience in student advising is required.  Experience using the BANNER student information system is desirable.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter and a curriculum vita, together with the names and contact information of three references, to:

Margaret R. Gale, Dean
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the area of Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. We have a long-standing and nationally recognized program in tree biotechnology and genomics aimed at improving commercially valuable tree characteristics. This position is open at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.

Areas of specialization are flexible but may include applications of tree genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics to problems associated with wood formation, flowering, annual and secondary growth controls, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, biofuel production, carbon sequestering and partitioning, wood quality traits, and bioremediation.Terms of the appointment: nine-month, tenure-track positions beginning August, 2008.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Competitive start-up package and laboratory space will be provided.Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., molecular genetics, genomics, biotechnology, forest ecology, forest ecosystems).  An outstanding record of research and teaching excellence is desirable. The successful candidates will be expected to: (i) develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program supporting Masters and Doctoral students, and (ii) develop and teach courses within areas of the applicant’s expertise that also complement the needs of our graduate and undergraduate curriculum.  A record of sustained and active extramural research funding, extensive experience in education and training of graduate students, and ability to establish multidisciplinary collaborative research projects is required.
 
The School has undergraduate degree-granting programs in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, with graduate programs in Forestry (MS and MF), Forest Ecology and Management (MS), Applied Ecology (MS), Forest Science (Ph.D.), and Forestry Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS and Ph.D.). 

The School also hosts the Biotechnology Research Center (BRC, http://biotech.mtu.edu) and Ecosystem Science Center (ESC, http://ecosystem.mtu.edu).  These centers encompass a large number of faculty members within and outside our School with diverse research programs including genomics, biotechnology, molecular genetics, molecular ecology, plant physiology, animal ecology, and forest ecology and management.  We seek outstanding teachers and researchers who will complement existing strengths in the ESC and BRC, participate in interdisciplinary research collaboration within and outside the School, and contribute to the education and research missions of the School.

The School is co-located with a U.S. Forest Service ecosystems lab and offers additional opportunities for collaboration and access to facilities, including a rhizotron (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/4159/). Other on-campus center activities related to these positions include Sustainable Futures Institute (http://www.sfi.mtu.edu/) and Wood to Wheels initiative (http://www.sfi.mtu.edu/w2w).

Michigan Technological University is a public science and engineering university that enrolls sixty-five hundred students.  We are located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula that is replete with lakes, wetlands and forests and boasts exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. Applicants should send curriculum vita, names and contact information of three references, a one-page statement of research interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy as a hard copy by mail and pdf by email to:

Forest Functional Genomics and Tree Biotechnology Search Committee
c/o Dr. Chandrashekhar P. Joshi (cpjoshi@mtu.edu), Chair
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan   49931-1295

Your application should include a subject line for emails: Application for Forest Functional Genomics and Tree Biotechnology Position.  Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled.  Questions may be directed to Dr. Shekhar Joshi (cpjoshi@mtu.edu).Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity education institution/equal opportunity employer.

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Assistant Professor, Ecogenomics

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Ecogenomics at the level of Assistant Professor. 

Areas of specialization may include applications of genomics technologies to ecological or conservation genetics problems using plant, animal, or microbial systems; association genetics; population genetics; population genomics; or systems biology. 

Terms of the appointment:  A nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level available August 2008; salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive start-up package and laboratory space will be provided.Candidates must possess the PhD. in a relevant field (e.g. forest ecology, forest ecosystems, molecular genetics, genomics, biotechnology).  A demonstrated record of research and teaching excellence is required. 

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program supporting Masters and Doctoral students, and (ii) develop and teach courses within areas of the applicant’s expertise that also complement the needs of our graduate and undergraduate curriculum.

The School has undergraduate degree-granting programs in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, and graduate programs in Forestry (MS and MF), Forest Ecology and Management (MS), Applied Ecology (MS), Forest Science (Ph.D.), and Forestry Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology (MS and Ph.D.). 

The School hosts the Biotechnology Research Center (BRC, http://biotech.mtu.edu) and Ecosystem Science Center (ESC, http://ecosystem.mtu.edu).  These centers encompass a large number of faculty members with diverse research programs including genomics, biotechnology, molecular genetics, molecular ecology, plant physiology, animal ecology, and forest ecology and management.  We seek an outstanding individual who will complement existing strengths at the ESC and BRC, participate in interdisciplinary research collaboration, and contribute to the education and research missions of the School.

The School is co-located with a U.S. Forest Service ecosystems laboratory and offers additional opportunities for collaboration and access to facilities, including a rhizotron (http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/4159/).Michigan Technological University is a public science and engineering university that enrolls sixty-five hundred students.  We are located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula that is replete with lakes, wetlands and forests and boasts exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. Applicants should send curriculum vita, names and contact information of three references, a one-page statement of research interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy to:

Ecogenomics Search Committee
C/O Dr. John A. Vucetich, Chair
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan   49931-1295

Your application should include both a hard copy and pdf file burned onto a CD. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.  Questions may be directed to Dr. John A. Vucetich at (javuceti@mtu.edu).Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity education institution/equal opportunity employer.

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The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at the Michigan Technological University invites applications for the following open position(s).