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 plus 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.

To Apply: View the full position description and apply online . Posting is open until filled.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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr