Professor, Forest Resources Technology

The Forestry department offers a 2-year Forest Resources Technology diploma which provides the technical and academic training required for starting a career in natural resource management. The program emphasizes the recognition and appreciation of all the major values of the forest including timber, recreation, wildlife, range, fish, water, and visual landscapes. The program is accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada. Graduates of this program meet the required standard for membership with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) as Registered Forest Technologists (RFT). Graduates are also eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology as Registered Biology Technologists (RBTechs). The Forestry department oversees the VIU Woodlot, or Woodlot 0020, which is a sustainably managed 694-hectare forest tenure and a living classroom for students.

Duties:

The position includes a mix of teaching and woodlot management work that is equivalent to full-tim...