Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance Expert

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time
Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor for the David Brand Professorship in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance

Job Summary:

The University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for the David Brand Professorship in Sustainable Forestry and Conservation Finance. The successful applicant will play a key role in research and teaching in the area of conservation finance and its increasing importance in advancing new ways to sustainably manage and restore forest ecosystems.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research and teaching in conservation finance and its applications in sustainable forest management
  • Develop and implement innovative financial mechanisms for conservation
  • Collaborate with Indigenous and forest-dependent communities, industry, NGOs, and government to advance sustainable forest management
  • Contribute to the development of policy and practice in conservation finance
Requirements:
  • PhD in environmental, forest, or natural resource finance/business, or equivalent fields
  • Expertise in financial modelling, risk assessment, and economic analysis
  • Experience in sustainable forestry and conservation finance
  • Strong potential for scientific publishing and securing research grants
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience with empirical social science research methods
  • Experience working with Indigenous and forest-dependent communities
  • Experience working internationally
  • Strong interest or experience in conducting collaborative work
Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit their application via Workday, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, vision statement, research statement, teaching philosophy, and names and contact information for three referees.

Equity and Diversity:

The University of British Columbia is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.



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