Assistant/Associate Professor - Wildfire Studies - (02076.75)

Thompson Rivers University; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Rivers University invites applications for a tenure-track position in wildfire studies at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The successful candidate will develop courses and research programs in wildfire while contributing to the university's mission of diversity and inclusion. This role involves teaching critical concepts around wildfire management and impacts on various sectors.

Qualifications

• PhD in wildfire studies preferred.
• Graduate education focused on topics related to wildfire.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses on wildfire studies.
• Contribute to departmental and faculty missions at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Develop a robust research program.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Research

Indigenization

Decolonization

Education

PhD in wildfire studies or related discipline

Graduate degree in area of wildfire studies or related discipline

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting In effect from

2/1/2025

Closing Application Date

26/3/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type

Academic/Career(max 24 credits)

Faculty Type

Anticipated Start Date

1/8/2025

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

Thompson Rivers University, is located on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. Our region also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is committed to develop programming in wildfire studies. Wildfires are a growing environmental and socio-economic problem on the minds of Canadian residents from coast to coast to coast. TRU is uniquely poised to meet the challenge posed by the increasing threat of wildfire.TRU has established a centre for wildfire research, education and innovation (TRU Wildfire) through partnerships with British Columbia Wildfire Services (BCWS) and the Government of British Columbia (https://www.tru.ca/wildfire.html). Through continued partnership with BCWS we aim to further develop our programming in wildfire studies.

This position will be cross appointed between the Faculty of Arts and the Tourism Management Department. The workload allocated between the two faculties will be approximately 60-40%.

Tourism Management Department
The Tourism Management Department is one of three departments within the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism (FACT). We offer degree, diploma and post-baccalaureate programs in tourism. For more information about our programs, please visit:https://tru.ca/tourism.html

Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts offers a wide array of programs that prepare students for diverse careers through critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Programs include a Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, English, History, Philosophy, Criminology, Anthropology and Theatre. The Faculty of Arts also offers a Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice, a Police and Justice Studies Diploma, and certificates in World Languages and Cultures and Modern Languages.

We Invite applications for a tenure-track position in the broad area of wildfire studies. We want to hire a motivated candidate at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. Responsibilities include:

• contribute to the teaching and mission of the faculties at the undergraduate and graduate level;
• develop and teach courses focused on wildfire studies;
• assist in the development and initiation of additional programming in wildfire studies;
• participate in Departmental, Faculty and University committees;
• develop a robust research program;
• and contribute to Indigenization and decolonization objectives.

A potential teaching workload for the successful candidate could include:

• FIRE 2100 Colonial Land Use Management and Wildfire
• FIRE 2110 Braiding Knowledges: Western & Indigenous Knowledges of Wildfire & Climate Resistance
• FIRE 2120 Wildfire Impacts on Rural, Indigenous and Recreation Tourism Industries
• FIRE 3004: Wildfire and Community
• FIRE 4006: Wildfire Governance and Policy

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a candidate with experience and graduate education with a focus in wildfire studies. Possible disciplinary backgrounds could include: geography, anthropology, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, political science and tourism. The ideal candidate will have a PhD with a focus on wildfire studies.Preference will be given to First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples.

The candidate must have:

1) the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level;

2) a graduate degree in an area of wildfire studies or related discipline;

3) the ability to communicate effectively with students, Indigenous communities, professionals, and the general public.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Assessment of applications will begin on March 26, 2025,and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae with teaching, professional and research experience, including a publication record;
• Teaching philosophy and experience, including one sample course syllabus;
• One or two sample publications;

Short-listed applicants will be requested to provide:

• Contact information of three references;

Pay Band

$73,665.93 - $163,084.94 ( According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS28) )

Location

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Adventure Culinary Arts and Tourism -> Tourism Management

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit ourCareers website . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.