Faculty, Ecological Restoration

The **Ecological Restoration BSc **program is seeking a **temporary, part-time** **(0.27 **FTE**) Faculty **for Terrain and Stream Channel Assessment for Ecological Restoration (**RENR** 8201**). The position will entail instructing a course at the undergraduate level, further developing/modifying existing curriculum, and providing field-based and applied learning opportunities.**Duties & Responsibilities**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**MINIMUM**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Minimum of MSc in hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, soil sciences, geology/geoscience, applied ecology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three years of experience in hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, terrain mapping/assessment, soil sciences, applied ecology, or a related eco-hydrology discipline.
- Knowledge and experience designing research and monitoring programs.
- Experience designing and implementing a range of field assessments, including for instance assessments of hydrology, stream channels, water quality, soils, terrain, or biota.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Applicants invited for an interview will be required to submit an example of their writing and deliver a presentation for the selection committee.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collegial environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, which are needed to effectively manage the dynamic conditions and logistics associated with our applied programs.

**PREFERRED**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Strong preference for a demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the post-secondary level in both classroom and field settings.
- Strong preference for knowledge of the soils and ecosystems of British Columbia, BC standards for terrain mapping, and aerial photo interpretation.
- Experience using GIS to interpret geomorphology and terrain.
- Knowledge of and experience with the principles of ecological restoration/environmental management.
- Experience teaching and/or working with First Nations.
- Experience designing and implementing management treatments focused on topics such as stream restoration or soil erosion.

**Additional Information**

**Benefits - Why you’d love working with us**
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your **position**)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan - take a look at our **benefit plans**
- Defined benefit **pension** plan with employer contributions
- **Professional Development** funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning **courses** free of charge
- **Wellness** and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and **_more_**
- The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)._

**Salary Range**
- Salary Range: $65,045 - $113,545 per annum.**Additional Salary Information**
- Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.Position Details

**Posting Category**
- Faculty**Department 2**
- Natural Resources and Environment**Campus Location**
- Burnaby campus**Bargaining Unit**
- BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)**Job Status**
- Temporary**Full-Time/Part-Time**
- Part-Time**Number of Vacancies**
- 0.27**Anticipated Start Date**
- 12/30/2024**Anticipated End Date**
- 04/25/2025Competition Information

**Competition Number**
- 24FSA563**Competition Open Date**
- 11/20/2024**Competition Close Date**
- 12/04/2024**Open Until Filled?