Careers @ MSU

Position Summary

• Provide perspective in collaboration with the faculty for determining appropriate new directions for professional workshops and courses, especially those focused on engagement with stakeholders.
• Work with faculty to develop new professional (online) workshops and courses on a wide variety of forestry subjects, designed to enhance and broaden existing offerings.
• Deliver online (non-credit) courses with a preference toward asynchronous, self-paced study, allowing for professionals to work around their schedules and locations.
• Provide service to the department via occasional guest presentations, seminars, student career development talks, committee work, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Forestry or related natural resources discipline

Minimum Requirements

Earned PhD in Forestry or related natural resources discipline, at least three years of experience in the forestry industry, demonstrated ability to teach professional courses/workshops, and relevant connections with forestry and/or natural resources stakeholders.

Required Application Materials

Please upload current CV and cover letter describing your fit to the position.

Special Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Work Hours

Work may be accomplished during regular business hours. This is expected to be a part-time position and specific work hours will be at the employee's discretion.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/31/2025

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

for.msu.edu

Department Statement

At MSU Forestry, our mission is to generate and translate knowledge of trees, forests and associated natural and human systems to advance sustainable solutions for people and ecosystems. We create the future of sustainable forestry through innovative research, learning and outreach. We agree with and support University initiatives that are designed to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive collegiate community. We value the uniqueness that every person adds. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering open dialogue and supportive communication. Commitment to Culture, Access and Belonging: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. Candidates are invited to view Department of Forestry community norms at https://www.canr.msu.edu/for/dei/community-norms.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.