Assistant Professor Social Dimensions of Wildfire
5 days ago
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
The University of British Columbia
Full-time
$130,000 - $150,000 Contract
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Shape understanding of wildfire's social impacts as an Assistant Professor at UBC's Faculty of Forestry in Vancouver. Engage research and teaching in social dimensions of wildfire, focusing on rural and Indigenous communities.
The University of British Columbia seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Vancouver. This role calls for a PhD in related fields, emphasizing wildfire's societal challenges and mitigation strategies. You will contribute significantly to both undergraduate and graduate programs, leading impactful research and teaching initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research on wildfire's social dimensions
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forestry
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities and decision-makers
• Publish findings and secure research grants
• Mentor students in diverse academic settings
Requirements:
• PhD in social dimensions of wildfire or related field
• Proven research and teaching experience
• Familiarity with social science methods
• Strong publication record or potential
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia Contribute to impactful research and teaching on wildfire's societal effects at UBC, enriching the academic community.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research on wildfire's social dimensions
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forestry
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities and decision-makers
• Publish findings and secure research grants
• Mentor students in diverse academic settings
Requirements:
• PhD in social dimensions of wildfire or related field
• Proven research and teaching experience
• Familiarity with social science methods
• Strong publication record or potential
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia Contribute to impactful research and teaching on wildfire's societal effects at UBC, enriching the academic community.