12:04 a.m.
Good afternoon,
The following position is now open:
Associate Professor or Full Professor in Silviculture (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
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.
The Faculty of Forestry has strong teaching and research programs that embrace the full
range of forest science and management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The
Faculty offers undergraduate programs in Forest Sciences, Forestry, Urban Forestry,
Natural Resource Conservation and Wood Processing, along with professional master's
programs in Sustainable Forest Management, Geomatics and Environmental Management, and
International Forestry. The Faculty has two research forests, which represent a range of
forest ecosystems, as well as a Forest Sciences Centre with modern research and teaching
facilities and a strong supporting community of scholars.
How to apply
Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research
interests, evidence of successful teaching or a statement of teaching philosophy relevant
to the position, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three people to provide
professional references. Please also indicate in your application if you are a Canadian or
permanent resident of Canada. Please email your application in one PDF file to
forestry.professor@ubc.ca<mailto:forestry.professor@ubc.ca> For more information
on the Departments and the Faculty of Forestry, see our
website<http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/>.
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2018. The position is expected to be filled
July 1, 2018 or shortly thereafter. Questions should be directed to Dr. Yousry El-Kassaby,
Chair of the Search Committee (y.el-kassaby@ubc.ca<mailto:y.el-kassaby@ubc.ca>).
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community
fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We
encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds
enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or
family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
Website posting:
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2017/12/associate-professor-or-full-professor-in…
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>