Instructor, Resource Management and Protection

Duties:

To prepare and deliver RMOT 496 (Resource Management and Aboriginal Rights), a fourth-year course in the Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection program. The successful candidate will revise the course in consultation with departmental faculty and deliver the course. The course is scheduled from 11:30 to 14:30 on Fridays during the spring (Jan - Apr) term. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the course revision, delivery, and student assessment.

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 Law Degree or Master's Degree in an applicable field from an appropriately accredited institution. At least 5 years of work experience in First Nations natural resource management or policy (e.g., fisheries, wildlife, parks and forestry). Expertise in First Nations resource management case law. Strong oral and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success working as a team member and the ability to work independently. Experience teaching adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Experience teaching in a post-secondary environment.

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.