Description

The Department of Forest Resources, housed within the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Forestry. This is a 10-month tenure track teaching position at the Assistant Professor level, or a 10-month non-tenure track position at the Lecturer level. The successful candidate will teach courses supporting the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management and contribute to a highly applied, student-centered learning environment. 

Responsibilities include high-quality instruction, incorporating experiential and field-based learning, and developing partnerships with industry, community, and commodity organizations that enhance student engagement and readiness. The individual hired will also serve as an academic advisor to students in the departments programs, participate in administrative and service activities, serve as an advisor for mentored projects, and work effectively as a member of a faculty team to continually update and improve the content of degree programs in the department. Teaching assignments will depend on the successful candidates experience and departmental needs. Courses may include, but are not limited to Dendrology, Forest Measurements and Mapping, Intro to Forest Measurements, and Silviculture.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:    

Assistant Professor level shall have earned PhD in Forestry or closely related discipline;
Lecturer level shall have an earned MS in Forestry or closely related discipline;
Strong written and oral communication skills; 
Ability to use current instructional technologies to support teaching and learning;    
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and student success; 
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and external stakeholders;  
Demonstrated ability to engage industry and community partners in activities that enhance experiential learning, student engagement, and workforce preparation.
 
Desired Qualifications:    

College-level teaching experience;
Professional experience in forestry or a closely related field. 

Application Instructions:  All applications are submitted electronically at the following web site:   https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS.  Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, transcripts (unofficial at time of application), and list of three references with complete contact information.  Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 
Employment Start Date:  August 1, 2026

For additional information:  Contact Dr. William Moore, Department Head, Department of Forest Resources, 229.391.4805 or wmoore@abac.edu