Professor

Competition Number:

16-4016

Appointment Type:

Regular Full-time

Start:

August 01, 2016

Workload:

Two (2) full-time positions teaching 8 sections (32 contact hours) per academic year
Part of the workload may include non-teaching duties, as described

Employment Group:

VIUFA

Position:

00207

Location:

Nanaimo Campus

Duties:

Duties fall into three categories: instruction, management of the forest biosolids program, and management of the silviculture activities on the VIU Woodlot. We seek candidates qualified to teach foundational, undergraduate courses in forest resource management, and who are also qualified to assist with one or both of the management activities on the VIU Woodlot.

Instruction
Instruct first- and second-year students in the Forest Resources Technology Program. Potential courses include, but are not limited to, FRST 111 (Forest Surveying), FRST 112 (Forest Inventory), FRST 121 (Spatial Data), FRST 132 (Forest Ecology I), FRST 144 (Forest Administration), FRST 162 (Fire Management), FRST 173 (Field Skills), FRST 211 (Forest Biometrics), FRST 212 (Silviculture Assessments), FRST 242 (Integrated Resource Management), FRST 262 (Harvest Planning), FRST 282 (Information Technology), and FRST 328 (GIS for Natural Resources).

Applicants must clearly identify which of these courses they feel qualified to teach and must provide details of relevant education and experience. Course listings and details are available on the VIU website: http://www.viu.ca/calendar/Technology/forestresources.asp.

Forest Biosolids Program
Manage the forest biosolids program involves planning, environmental monitoring, and liaising with the Regional District of Nanaimo and contractors regarding biosolids application on the VIU woodlot. The program also includes a modest research component. The candidates should be skilled in contract administration, research project development, and environmental monitoring. Applicants should provide details of relevant education and experience relating to these responsibilities.

VIU Woodlot
Managing the silviculture activities on the VIU Woodlot involves working with the Woodlot Manager to plan and implement treatments, liaise with government, update the GIS database, use RESULTS to report milestones and activities, and facilitate research projects. The candidates should be skilled in contract administration, GIS, research project development, and online reporting using RESULTS software. Applicants must provide details of relevant education and experience relating to these responsibilities.

Both the teaching and management aspects of these positions require field work in forested areas involving rough terrain and year-round weather conditions.

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 Master's Degree in forestry or natural resource management from an appropriately accredited institution, or a Bachelor's Degree, plus equivalent experience. Extensive work experience in forest management in British Columbia. The ability to perform instruction and field work in typical coastal forest conditions. Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office, BC forestry legislation and regulations, and silviculture history record keeping systems (e.g., RESULTS, Genus or Phoenix). Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a BC Class 4 Driver's License, and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record. Membership or eligibility for membership as a RPF in the ABCFP.
 
Must possess a valid Class 4 BC Driver's Licence and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record (as specified in Vancouver Island University policy and procedures).

Preferred Qualifications:

Priority will be given to those applicants with recent post-secondary teaching experience in the subjects covered by the potential course listing. Applicants should include recent student evaluations to support such experience. We also seek individuals with a working knowledge of using computer tablets, GPS and specialized forestry software (e.g., RoadEng and Cruise Compilation).

Please Submit:

CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Copies of transcripts/credentials/qualifications identified on resume
Teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy
Name and contact information for three (3) people willing to provide a reference

Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.

Posting Period:

March 08, 2016 - April 06, 2016

Note:

Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University embraces the principle of employment equity and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.