JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20813 JOB TITLE: Director of Wisconsin
Forestry Center TTC Title and Code: Assistant, Associate or Full
Professor FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point, Main
Campus JOB SUMMARY: The Director of the WFC is a full-time (12-month),
tenure-track, Extension Specialist position that includes 80% Director
responsibilities (administrative leadership, grant writing, research,
Extension programming, and/or facilitation) and 20% undergraduate
teaching (up to 2 courses per academic year). The WFC director plans and
provides strategic direction for the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) to
advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the center. This position
is expected to facilitate impactful Extension forestry research and
outreach programming consistent with the WFC mission. The Director will
be expected to connect the resources of the WFC to other CNR faculty,
staff, and students as well as Extension researchers and outreach
programs. The Director is expected to play a leadership and
collaborative role in existing and emerging state, regional, and
national forestry initiatives, teams, and opportunities. The successful
candidate will be poised to be a leader in forestry and forest-related
products with a track record of successful leadership, applied research,
and innovative outreach. Other expectations include undergraduate and
graduate student mentoring and contribution to college and university
governance. Anticipated Appointment date: 8/26/2024 TO ENSURE
CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 5/26/2024 are ensured full
consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application
materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be
invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive
consideration. For additional details and to apply, visit the following
website and search for Job ID 20813: www.careers.wisconsin.edu
***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Forestry or a terminal business degree with applications to
Forestry or the Forest Products Industry. Professional experience in
forestry and/or the forest products industry. Demonstrated supervisory
and leadership skills. Outstanding communication skills (written and
oral). Demonstrated budget development and management skills. Proven
experience developing and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
Experience developing short- and long-term strategic plans for outreach
and education programs. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated record of
writing, securing, and implementing external grants and contracts.
Demonstrated experience in Extension and outreach program development
and delivery. Demonstrated project management skills. Experience working
effectively with diverse populations. ***** APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu