Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Instructor 1 level (tenure-track towards Professor of Teaching) in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry at The University of British Columbia. The Faculty of Forestry teaches programs in Natural Resources Conservation, Forest Resources Management, Forest Sciences, and Wood Science. The department’s research covers the natural sciences from genomics and genetics through to populations, landscapes and ecosystems, with a common focus on the forest and its connected systems. A Ph.D. degree, evidence of excellence in teaching of undergraduate students in the classroom and in the field, and demonstrated educational leadership are essential. Experience with mentoring of undergraduate students doing research projects will be an asset. Participation in our international teaching program is required and includes up to three months per year teaching in China, or other non-Canadian venues. An international perspective on forest ecosystems and conservation will be valuable for contributions to teaching in our professional Master’s degree programs. Preference will be given to candidates in the following fields: Forest ecology and forest biology, soils, dendrology, systematics, and ecosystem classification, with experience with field-based, experiential learning.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada will be given priority. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Your application should include a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, statement of teaching interests relevant to the position, three recent publications or written works that highlight your contribution to the field, and full contact information for three individuals that can provide reference letters. Please also indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2014. The expected starting date for this position is January 1, 2015 but an alternative date may be arranged. For more information, please see: http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2014/04/tenure-track-faculty-position-in-forest-biology-deadline-june-15-2014/ Forest Conservation and Sciences Instructor Search Committee Meeting (via [email protected])
