Description

Description

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: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.

The target salary offer for this position is $8,778.00 per month at full time.

Examples of Duties

The anticipated teaching requirements include: 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. Additionally, involvement in the teaching of our 2-week intersession field course is expected. The incumbent is expected to advise/mentor graduate and undergraduate students and advise the Saluki FireDawgs, where students gain field experience in prescribed burning. The incumbent will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program with relevance to Illinois and the Midwest region and lead an outreach component to assist our citizens, businesses, and agencies understanding of fire management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in forestry, forest ecology, or other closely related natural-resources field by the effective date of hire. ABD applicants will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements are completed by the time of hire.
2. Demonstrated experience or ability in teaching relevant coursework;
3. Strong communication skills and interest in instruction and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students;
4. Demonstrated ability and strong interest in collaborative research with natural resource research scientists and other natural resource professionals to develop and maintain an active research program.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. In addition to the Ph.D., B.S. in Forestry from an SAF-accredited university.
2. Record of publications in refereed journals and securing of external research grants.

R equired Documents: 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

Contact: Eric Holzmueller , eholzmue@siu.edu

Supplemental Information

The School of Forestry and Horticulture at Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a leading academic and research unit dedicated to providing high-quality education, research, and outreach in the fields of 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 its proximity to diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and agricultural areas, providing students with unique, hands-on learning opportunities. The school is home to active facilities and research labs, where students and faculty work together on innovative projects that address current environmental challenges, such as climate change, habitat restoration, and sustainable land use.

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/