"Assistant Professor, Forestry & Natural Resources / Geomatics"

Assistant Professor, Forestry & Natural Resources / Geomatics

Company: College of the Redwoods

Job Location: Eureka, 95501

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Career Education

Location: Eureka

Summary

This position is for a full-time, 50% grant-funded, tenure track Assistant Professor in Forestry and Natural Resources based at the Eureka campus. The Forestry and Natural Resources / Geomatics Assistant Professor will develop and implement a Geomatics Certificate and teach a wide variety of Forestry and Natural Resource courses that may include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Surveying, Geospatial Concepts, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Introduction to GIS. Additional responsibilities will include aiding in all necessary steps to maintain Society of American Foresters (SAF) accreditation, curriculum development, assessment, establishing relationships with industry partners, and hosting community advisory meetings. Teaching assignment may include night and weekend work, teaching via on-campus, online, and hybrid, and in synchronous and asynchronous course-delivery modalities. Anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Forestry or Natural Resources with at least one degree from an SAF-accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Geomatics, or related disciplines.
• Experience working in a hands-on, collaborative education environment.
• Knowledge of GIS and Spatial Analysis software as well as other discipline specific technology.
• Interest and expertise in applying remote sensing, geographic information systems, data collection, analysis and modeling to natural resources management questions.
• Interest and ability in obtaining the Registered Professional Forester license in California.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirement: Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate's degree and six years of professional experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices. Position requires sensitivity to and understanding to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. College of the Redwoods values all members of our community and strives to create a diverse, nurturing, honest, and open environment. CR is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.

Salary Grade: Based on education and experience

Salary: $69,660 - $99,963/Annually (Salary range, based on education, continues to a maximum of $156,613/Annually)

Contact(s): Human Resources

Contact Phone: 707-476-4140

Contact Email: hr@redwoods.edu

Start Date: Fall 2026

Posting Number: F00174P

Requisition Number: 25-178

Job Close Date: 08/22/2025

Open Until Filled: No