Instructor, Forest Resources Technology

Posted 11 days ago

Job Details

Temp

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 7,957.570 to 15,915.140 per year

Job Description

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.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.