[IUFRO Div 1] UBC Silviculture positions (closing Jan. 31)

Good day, Please note, the two positions we have posted will close on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Associate Professor or Full Professor in Silviculture http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2017/12/associate-professor-or-full-professor-in… Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in the Departments of Forest and Conservation Sciences or Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia. The successful candidate is expected to be appointed at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or the equivalent) and significant research experience in silviculture, an international reputation as a leading scholar and a commitment to educating undergraduate, professional masters, and research graduate students. Eligibility to become a BC Registered Professional Forester is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be able to bring relevant scientific knowledge and understanding to public debate on silvicultural policy and practice. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding from external sources such as NSERC and other governmental and industrial organizations. Research themes should include silvicultural practices and problems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in silviculture and contribute to spring and fall field schools. The position may also include acting as a program director for an undergraduate or professional master's program. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assistant Professor in Silviculture/Operations http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2017/12/assistant-professor-in-silviculture-oper… Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in the Departments of Forest and Conservation Sciences or Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia. The successful candidate is expected to be appointed at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or the equivalent) and research experience in silviculture and harvest operations, and a commitment to educating undergraduate, professional masters, and research graduate students. Eligibility to become a BC Registered Professional Forester and experience in production forestry are highly desirable. The successful candidate should promote innovation in silviculture/harvest operations research and management practices by applying relevant scientific knowledge and understanding. The successful candidate will be expected to secure funding from external sources such as NSERC and other governmental and industrial organizations. Research themes should include silvicultural/harvest operations practices and problems. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in silviculture/operations and contribute to spring and fall field schools. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please see the link with each position. Kind regards, Natasha Natasha Thompson Administrative Assistant, Department Secretary Forestry | Forest and Conservation Sciences The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus 3041 - 2424 Main Mall | Vancouver British Columbia | V6T 1Z4 Canada Phone 604 822 2507 Natasha.Thompson@ubc.ca<mailto:Natasha.Thompson@ubc.ca>