7:53 p.m.
Good afternoon,
The following position is now open:
Assistant Professor in Silviculture/Operations
Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences and Forest Resources Management
Faculty of Forestry
The University of British Columbia
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.
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.
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.asstprof@ubc.ca<mailto:forestry.asstprof@ubc.ca>. For more information on
the Departments and the Faculty of Forestry, see our website at
www.forestry.ubc.ca<http://www.forestry.ubc.ca>ca>.
Job posting website:
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2017/12/assistant-professor-in-silviculture-oper…
The deadline for applications is January 31, 2018. The expected starting date for this
position is July 1, 2018 but an alternative date may be arranged. 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.
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>