Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
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Posting Information
Posting Number | PG193245EP |
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Internal Recruitment | No |
Working Title | Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist |
Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate Upon Experience |
Work Schedule | May vary |
Job Location | Raleigh, NC |
Department | Forest Biomaterials |
About the Department | The Department of Forest Biomaterials has responsibilities for teaching, research and extension activities. It awards undergraduate degrees in Paper Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Materials and Technology; and distance Masters, MS, and PhD degrees in Forest Biomaterials. The Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University is a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials from educating future leaders to supporting industry and government research. It is part of the College of Natural Resources (CNR), where “the planet is our classroom,” and is also affiliated with the College of Engineering. CNR has a compelling 90+ year history of creating value at the intersection between the natural and built environments, and is a tight-knit community of passionate and caring people dedicated to improving the environments and communities in which we live, work, learn, and play. It is located on Central Campus, which is within walking distance to the Carmichael Gymnasium and Talley Student Center, as well as a variety of eateries, shops, and the WRAL Azalea Gardens. Affordable housing is nearby as well as recreational amenities such as walking trails, parks, and sports complexes. NC State is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which U.S. News and World Report named as the second best U.S. city to live in. NC State is a leading land-grant public research university and is recognized as one of the best employers in the state. It has world-class library facilities, and its own High Performance Computing Center. NC State’s award-winning Centennial Campus is a short jaunt from Central campus, and contains more than 60 companies, government agencies, and non-profits intermingled with a variety of university research and academic units, as well as a lake with a fishing pier and an 18-hole golf course. |
Essential Job Duties | The Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position that combines wood products extension (70%) with academic teaching, research, and service (30%). The successful candidate will be part of an eight-person sustainability team that consists of three Wood Products Extension faculty and five Sustainable Materials and Technology (SMT) academic faculty. This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the successful candidate will have to travel throughout North Carolina occasionally. The successful candidate will provide leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating public educational programs consistent with the philosophy, policy, and overall educational objectives of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Major responsibilities include:
The preferred candidate will have a degree in Industrial Engineering or an aligned field (e.g. material science, wood science), with knowledge, skills, or industrial experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Valid NC Driver's License required | Yes |
Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date | 02/29/2024 |
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Anticipated Close Date | Open until filled. |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please include a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement. |
Position Details
Position Number | 00002024 |
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Position Type | Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 |
Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
Department ID | 150301 - Forest Biomaterials |
AA/EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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