Assistant Professor in Sustainable Wood Utilization (WOT) Position Overview School / Campus / College: College of the Environment Organization: Environmental and Forest Sciences Title: Assistant Professor in Sustainable Wood Utilization (WOT) Position Details Position Description The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) at the University of Washington invites applications for a faculty position at the
rank of Assistant Professor without tenure, with an anticipated start date of April 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment on a 3-year term, renewable beginning April 2027. Renewability will depend on available
funds to support the position. The base salary range for this position will be $9,700- $14,600 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination The successful candidate will join the School’s Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) and will be expected to secure funding for their research. Positive factors for
consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with current external funding and a demonstrated record of research productivity. CINTRAFOR is committed to providing research, education, and outreach regarding developments, trends, and environmentally sustainable growth opportunities vital to Washington State’s forests, forest-dependent communities, and the forest products industry. We seek applicants with
a background in environmental and forest sciences, bioenergy and biochemicals, and/or wood products who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in research assessing the impacts of wood utilization on regional forest product industries, climate change mitigation efforts, and sustainable resource management practices. The successful
candidate will be expected to manage a diverse portfolio of research projects while consistently engaging in outreach activities with various stakeholders across the regional forestry sector, including but not limited to forest-dependent communities, forest products industry, governmental/non-governmental organizations, and policy makers. This position is contingent upon externally acquired funding. The successful
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