Assistant Professor in Forest Operations and Forest Management

Position Description

The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Forest Operations or Forest Management with experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in both forest operations and forest management. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. Applicants should be a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or an RPF in Training in any Canadian jurisdiction or at least be eligible for RPF status in Ontario.

The teaching-focused position requires the appointee to commit to the development of educational leadership, such as application of and/or active engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, the development or utilization of innovative teaching or assessment format or method, involvement in curriculum development and innovation, significant contributions to curriculum development or renewal, course design, new assessment models, pedagogical innovation and other initiatives that extend beyond the member’s classroom and advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandates.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate level courses, including Forest Operations (NRMT 3211), Decision Support Tools (NRMT 3212), Management Planning I (NRMT4212), Management Planning II (NRMT4214), Harvesting II (NRMT4134), Renewable Energy Resources (NRMT4253), and field schools for undergraduate students. The maximum teaching load for the position is eight (8) one-semester courses (8.0 half-course credits, including both courses and field schools). The appointee is also expected to supervise undergraduate theses.