Professor, Forest Resources Technology

Duties:

The position includes a mix of teaching and woodlot management work that is equivalent to full-time hours. General responsibilities for all instructional faculty are to prepare and teach courses and programs; to tutor, advise, and evaluate students; and to engage in institutional service and scholarly activity. This position is to instruct first and second-year students in the Forest Resources Technology Program and manage VIU Woodlot 0020. For next academic year, the courses for instruction include FRST 143 Forest Hydrology and Riparian Management, FRST 261 Forest Harvesting Systems, FRST 262 Forest Harvest Planning, FRST 271 Forest Road Design, FRST 272 Forest Road Planning and Design and FRST 282 Information Technology. 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 on the Forest Resources Technology program page. 

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 of recent relevant experience in BC.

• Physically fit and capable of leading students in field activities.
• 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:

Master's degree in Forestry, Education or equivalent. In leu of a Master's degree a second professional designation in a relevant field, alongside work experience, may be considered.

• A membership in, or eligible for membership with Forest Professional BC;
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a class 4 drivers license and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated currency in the field through relevant work experience in an academic, industry, or research area.

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV/Resume, a Cover Letter that addresses the Required and Preferred qualifications, teaching evaluations, and the name and contact information for three people willing to provide a reference.

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.