Assistant Professor –Tenure track – Natural Resource Sciences The Department of Natural Resource Sciences at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada seeks an outstanding individual to join its dynamic faculty as an Assistant Professor in a tenure track position starting Fall, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach (including the supervision of undergraduate & masters 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 Watershed Management, and some combination of the following courses: Dendrology, Forest Pathology, Forest Entomology, Natural Resource Policy and Planning, Fire Ecology and Management, Conflict Resolution, or a grad course in Environmental Sciences. 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: Starting Fall, 2012. REVIEW DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed commencing June 13, 2012, 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 applications via e-mail to [email protected], quoting the Competition #12-071 in the subject line. Include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, the names and full contact information for three (3) referees, along with a copy of all university transcripts, evidence of effective teaching, and statement of teaching and research philosophy. For more information about the department and the Bachelor of Natural Resource Science degree please visit the department website at www.tru.ca/science/nrs.html , or contact the department chair, Dr. Brian Heise, at [email protected]
