Director of the Wisconsin Forestry Center (WFC) and Faculty Member in Forestry

This full-time, 12-month tenure-track position combines strategic leadership, applied research, Extension outreach, grant development, and undergraduate teaching.

What You'll Do:

• Lead WFC programs, personnel, budgets, facilities, and strategic initiatives
• Develop and secure external funding for forestry research and outreach
• Build partnerships with forestry professionals and stakeholders across Wisconsin and beyond
• Lead innovative Extension, workforce development, and community outreach programs
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Teach up to 2 undergraduate courses per academic year
• Represent UW-Stevens Point and Extension Forestry at state, regional, and national levels

Join UW-Stevens Point in advancing sustainable forests, strong forest-based economies, workforce development, and innovative forestry education and outreach.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Forestry or a terminal business degree with applications to Forestry or the Forest Products Industry.
• Demonstrated record of writing, securing, and implementing external grants and contracts.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in forestry and/or allied forestry industries, state, federal, or NGO agencies.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated budget development and management skills. Proven experience developing and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.
• Experience developing short- and long-term strategic plans for outreach and education programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with forestry stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrated development and implementation of Extension and outreach programming.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to connect and incorporate students in Extension and research.
• Experience working effectively to reach all populations.

Application Details

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 10/18/2026 are guaranteed full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. We will evaluate application materials and invite the most qualified applicants to the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial/Official Transcripts

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