Instructor, Forest Resources Technology (EXTENDED)

Duties:

Instruct first & second-year students in the Forest Resources Technology Program.

Potential courses include:

• FRST 111 Forest Surveying,
• FRST 121 Spatial Data,
• FRST 114 Forest Biometrics,
• FRST 143 Forest Hydrology & Riparian Management,
• FRST 328  GIS for Natural Sciences, and
• FRST 233- Silviculture II.

The courses may require co-instruction of 1 - 4 student contact hours per week in the Fall and/or spring semesters. Specific tasks include preparing and delivering classes (indoors and outdoors) as well as designing and grading student assignments and tests. Individual course information can be found here. 

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management plus at least five years recent relevant experience in forest management in BC;

• Physically fit and capable of leading students in field activities.
• Have, or being willing to obtain, occupational level 1 first aid with transportation endorsement.
• A commitment to, and understanding of, current teaching and learning practices in Forestry.
• A commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Forestry or equivalent, or in Education.
• A membership in, or eligible for membership in, the FPBC;
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a class 4 driver's license and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record (as specified in the VIU policies and procedures).
• Demonstrated currency in the field through relevant work experience in an academic, industry, or research area.
• Demonstrated above satisfactory and recent (past three-years) experience in post-secondary teaching of the subjects covered by the potential course listings.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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