Instructor, Forest Resources Technology

Duties :

Instruct first & second-year students in the Forest Resources Technology Program.

Potential courses include :

• FRST 111 Forest Surveying,
• FRST 121 Spatial Data,
• FRST 114 Forest Biometrics,
• FRST 143 Forest Hydrology & Riparian Management,
• FRST 328 GIS for Natural Sciences, and
• FRST 233- Silviculture II.

The courses may require co-instruction of 1 - 4 student contact hours per week in the Fall and / or spring semesters. Specific tasks include preparing and delivering classes (indoors and outdoors) as well as designing and grading student assignments and tests.

Individual course information can be found here .

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 Bachelor's degree or diploma in Forestry or Natural Resource Management
• At least five years recent relevant experience in forest management in BC.
• Physically fit and capable of leading students in field activities.
• Have, or being willing to obtain, occupational level 1 first aid with transportation endorsement.
• A commitment to, and understanding of, current teaching and learning practices in Forestry.
• A commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with 13,000 students across four campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement.

As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development.

The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.