Oklahoma State University

Full-Time, eleven-month , tenure-track position

Oklahoma State University

Earned Doctorate required in natural resources or closely related area

Ability to interpret research and techical information in areas of environmental and natural resources education. 2. Ability to interpret research and technical information in areas of environmental and natural resoures education. 3. Evidence of ability to communicate orally and in writing and to work effectively with state agencies, the academic community, extension professionals,and the public. 4. Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluting youth development programs in environmental and naural resources education is preferred. 5. Ability to prepare grant proposals and administer grants and contracts. 6. Cooperative Extension and teaching experience is desirable.

Review of applications will begin on December 16,2005, and wil contiune until a suitable applicant is identified. Applications, nominations, and questions should be directed to:

Permanent

Iniviuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, transcripts, professional resume, and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address 3 to 5 references. The references should be knowledgeable about the applicant's professional

Dr. Criag McKinley, Chair Search and Screen Committee Oklahoma State University Department of Forestry 008 Agriculture Hall Room C Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6013

405-744-8065

Provide state-wide leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development programming in environmental and natural resources education, including camping and outdoor and leisure education; serve on DASNR Second Century Natural Resources and 4-H teams; and provide leadership for the Second Century Initiaive 4-H Environmental Education Impact Team. 2. Develop comprehensive, research-based youth development program with emphasis on programs such as environmental stewardship, shooting sports, camping and outdoor education. 3. Develop collaborative working relationships with extension specialists and other faculty in the Department collaborative working relationships with extension specialists and other faculty in the Department of Forestry, faculty in other Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR) departments. 4. Maintain cooperative working relationships with administrators and faculty in the DASNR, and with OCES district staff and extension educators. 5. Participate in appropriate national, regional, and state professional organizations and maintain cooperative relationship with related agencies to further the mission of OSU, the DASNR, and the OCES.

December 16,2005