Lecturer in Indigenous Land Stewardship

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The expected pay range for this position is $96,000 - $110,000 per year.

The Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia-Vancouver campus invites applications for up to two full-time Lecturer positions to support teaching, coordination, and development of undergraduate courses in the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship degree program. The lecturers will coordinate, lead the instruction, and supervise students for some core courses in the program.

The lecturers will be responsible to instruct the courses in two or more of the following areas: as Indigenous ways of knowing, ecology, law and governance, economics, communication, business management, research and data management methods, and community capacity building. The lecturers will also assist in the annual field courses.

The lecturers will work with the Program Director of the Indigenous Land Stewardship program on the development, marketing and continual improvement of the program. The program's expected 25-40 student cohort per year comprises a diverse student group, mainly from Indigenous communities. The program aims to prepare professionals for work in Indigenous communities, for various levels of government and for other careers related to Indigenous land stewardship. Teaching will include classroom-based lectures, seminars, project and field work as well as the delivery of materials online to students taking the program remotely.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree is not required to be eligible for a lecturer position, but teaching and practical experience is a major asset.

• Experience in teaching and mentoring Indigenous learners

• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team is necessary as well as ability to work on tight deadlines.

• A demonstrated ability to establish productive partnerships with Indigenous communities is preferred

How to apply

Applicants should apply via Workday . Your application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and accomplishments relevant to the position, and the names and email addresses of three referees.

Applicants should indicate in their application if they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; the positions are also open to applicants from outside Canada.

Deadline for applications is March 24, 2024; all applications received by then will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the available positions are filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and is subject to final budgetary approval.

The appointment will start on July 1, 2024, but is negotiable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is available for up to 3 years, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. John Innes (john.innes@ubc.ca ).

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates). Accessibility or accommodations are available on request for all applicants. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact the Faculty of Forestry Associate Dean Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Hisham Zerriffi.

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.