"Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Forest Ecology and Ecosystem Management"

The University of Northern British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Ecosystem Science & Management at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with proposed starting date of 1 July 2026. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship. UNBC’s Dept of Ecosystem Science & Management oversees BSc. undergraduate degrees in: Biology; Conservation Science & Practice; Forest Ecology & Management; and Wildlife & Fisheries, and a BA. degree in Nature-based Tourism Management. Faculty supervise graduate students (Masters and Doctoral) within the Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (NRES) Graduate Program.

We seek candidates who will develop a vigorous, externally funded, long-term research program in Forest Ecology and Ecosystem Management. UNBC values interdisciplinarity, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty from across the university as well as national and international colleagues, conservation groups, community forest managers, government, and industry and First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities.

This position will contribute to the delivery of key courses in support of our Forest Ecology & Management, Biology, Wildlife & Fisheries and Conservation Science & Practice degree programs. The successful candidate will teach both lower and upper division courses on Forest Science, Forest Ecology and Forest Stewardship, that incorporate community and cultural focused land and resource management (NREM 303). The candidate will also be expected to contribute toward courses on policy and practice in forest ecology/management that integrate Aboriginal knowledge and pedagogy (NREM 306), and/or courses on plants and society (BIOL 304). Preference will be given to applicants with a background and research interest in forest biology; forest practices; land resource management; ecology, and/or botany, particularly those who integrate traditional ecological knowledge into their research. Candidates will also be expected to supervise research of undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Forestry, Biology, Resource Management or a closely related discipline. Ideally, applicants will have post-doctoral and/or professional experience, demonstrated teaching experience at the University level, as well as demonstrated connections with Aboriginal communities. Preference will be given to applicants who hold Aboriginal status in Canada. The successful candidate will have a growing record of scholarly activity, as well as present evidence of and commitment to teaching excellence.

To ApplyApplicants should forward the following documents to FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (FAESM01-25 CW):

• cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;
• curriculum vitae;
• a brief statement of teaching approaches and research program;
• the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
• the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf.

Voluntary Form:

• the Self-Identification from, which can be found here: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idreviseddec2022-fillable.pdf

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9. Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca

Inquiries: Dr. Ken Otter, Chair of Ecosystem Science & Management, ken.otter@unbc.ca, 250-960-5019

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications received on or before 15 January 2026, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.