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. For more information on the Departments and the Faculty of Forestry, see our website at
www.forestry.ubc.ca.
Job posting website:
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/2017/12/assistant-professor-in-silviculture-operations-deadline-january-31-2018/
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).
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