ATS, Assistant Lecturer in Sustainable Forest Management

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While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

This position has an appointment term length until June 30, 2028, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.

Location - This role is in person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. 

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Working for the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept

The University of Alberta is one of Canada's largest and most respected research and teaching universities with a student population of over 40,000. It is located in Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, with a metropolitan area population of approximately one million people.

The Department of Renewable Resources comprises 30 faculty members and is nationally and internationally recognized for the quality of research and teaching. We train the next generation of researchers and professionals in the areas of environmental sciences, forest ecology and management, sustainable agriculture, reclamation and restoration of land and water, and soil sciences in the province and beyond. 

Our close ties to the government and industry are unique in Canada and enhance the department’s impact. The department has outstanding resources regarding space, infrastructure, core facilities, and excellent support staff. Our graduates are leaders in a diverse array of natural resources-related companies, academic institutions, provincial and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Position Summary 

The Department of Renewable Resources (www.rr.ualberta.ca) invites applications for a 3-year full-time academic teaching staff (ATS, Assistant Lecturer) position in Sustainable Forest Management with the possibility of extension. 

The ATS in Sustainable Forest Management will be a pivotal member of the departmental academic staff, focused on teaching, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and administering our course-based Masters programs in Sustainable Forest Management and International Forestry. 

Duties 

• Teaching the equivalent of four 3-credit courses to students in our undergraduate and graduate forestry programs.
• Advising students in developing capping research projects in the realm of Forestry and Wildlife Management.
• Support selected students with outstanding capping research projects to publish their work.
• Leadership in developing courses and the curriculum of our Masters of Forestry program with Specialization in Sustainable Forest Management (MF-SFM).
• Leadership in maintaining professional accreditation of the MF-SFM and the BSc in Forestry programs.
• Chairing the adjudication committee for MF-SFM program admissions.
• Administrative contributions to our International Forestry (MF-IF) and Environmental Wildlife Conservation (MF-EWC) specializations.
• Communications with professional organizations and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in forestry, forest science, or related fields. 
• A strong understanding of university pedagogy, student-centred learning techniques and experiential learning approaches.
• A track record of undergraduate or graduate-level teaching. 
• The desire to build a university career focused on student education for professional careers.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
• Practical experience in forest management and wildlife management.
• Mentoring experience in classroom settings or university-level research settings.
• Experience in program development and program administration.
• Professional certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Registered Professional Forester).
• Record of scientific publications.

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and research interests.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) with teaching experience.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Copies of relevant academic transcripts, teaching evaluations and certifications.

Please contact Nadir Erbilgin (erbilgin@ualberta.ca) for questions and details regarding the position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.