Position description

The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Academic Specialist focused on forests, forest carbon and climate change to act as the Assistant Director of our Forest Carbon and Climate Change Program (FCCP).

The successful candidate will lead strategic efforts to enhance the FCCP’s impact and presence in positioning forest contribution to climate solutions, with a special focus on activities and projects in the United States and Canada. This position is crucial for elevating FCCP’s thought leadership, increasing internal coordination, and driving new development to expand and scale our work in the climate change sector both domestically and abroad. The Assistant Director position reports directly to the FCCP Director.

The mission of the FCCP is to meet the educational needs of professionals and the public on forest carbon and its relationship to mitigating climate change. The position will consist of Teaching (5%), Curriculum Development (20%), Administration (25%), Research (20%) and Outreach/Public Service (30%). This is a fixed-term position with annual renewals available depending on satisfactory performance and continued funding availability. The position is supported by MSU and a coalition of external partners from industry, conservation and government. Some international/domestic travel may be available.

This role is a unique opportunity to shape an important and timely disciplinary intersection of forest management, conservation, forest products and global climate change.

Apply here: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/518265/specialist-outreachfixed-term
Closing Date: June 30, 2024