Assistant Professor –Three year term – Natural Resource Sciences The Department of Natural Resource Sciences at Thompson Rivers University seeks an outstanding individual to join its dynamic faculty as an Assistant Professor for a three year limited term position starting September, 2009. The successful candidate will be expected to teach (including the supervision of undergraduate research students), conduct research in their field of study, and contribute to the academic life of the university. The successful individual has the ability to teach some combination of the following courses: Dendrology, Forest Pathology, Forest Entomology, Watershed Management, Natural Resource Policy and Planning, Fire Ecology and Management, Conflict Resolution, and Introduction to the Science and Management of Natural Resources.
QUALIFICATIONS • Ph.D. in an area of natural resource sciences • Evidence of quality teaching at the post-secondary level • Evidence of research/scholarship in natural resources • Exemplary communication skills (written, oral and electronic) TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: September, 2009 to May 31, 2012. REVIEW DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing August 3, 2009, and will continue until position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thompson Rivers University is committed to the principle of employment equity. Please forward current curriculum vitae, quoting the Competition #09-XXX (TBD - contact Brian Heise for number) with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees, along with a copy of graduate transcripts, and evidence of effective teaching. For more information about the department or this position please visit the department website at www.tru.ca/science/nrs.html , or contact the department chair, Dr. Brian Heise, at [email protected] Please submit your application by mail to Career Opportunities, Human Resources Division Thompson Rivers University P.O. Box 3010 Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 5N3 Canada or by fax to Fax 1-250-828-5338 or by email to E-Mail [email protected]
