Lecturer - Fire Ecology

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking two full-time Lecturers in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences. Successful applicants will focus on teaching and pedagogical research in fire ecology. Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and proven excellence in undergraduate teaching. The positions offer a competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000 per year with a start date of January 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in fire ecology.
• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Encouragement for applicants from all related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and field-based courses in the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program.
• Lead pedagogical research on prescribed fire and wildfire ecology training.
• Help administer and grow the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program.

Skills

Teaching courses in fire ecology

Pedagogical research skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

PhD in Fire Ecology or a related field

Job description

Overview

The Irving K. Barber School of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for two Lecturer positions in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, at the rank of Lecturer. The positions are full-time 1.0 FTE, 3-year term appointments with an expected start date of January 1, 2026, or a date to be mutually agreed upon. These appointments are limited to three years. The successful applicants will be members of the Department of Earth, Environmental Sciences (Department webpage: https://eesc.ok.ubc.ca/).

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of online and field-based courses in the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program.
• Lead pedagogical research on prescribed fire and wildfire ecology training.
• Help administer, modify, and grow the Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program in collaboration with the Program Director and staff, and in consultation with community, government and First Nations stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD in Fire Ecology or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in fire ecology and prescribed fire and evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Applicants from all related fields of expertise are encouraged to apply.

Appointment Details

The successful applicants will be prepared to teach online and field-based courses, contribute to pedagogical research, and engage with community, government and First Nations stakeholders. Each position is 1.0 FTE for a three-year term, with a start date of January 1, 2026 or mutually agreed date.

Application Process

Applications are submitted online in one continuous PDF file and must include:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and
• evidence of teaching effectiveness; please provide a complete set of official, university-issued teaching evaluations for courses taught over the last five years.
• the names of three referees who can provide letters of reference, available upon request.

The salary range for these positions is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. Both positions are 1.0 FTE. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Additional Information

All appointments are subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Please contact the Department Head, Dr. Kevin Hanna, for additional inquiries. (email: [e-mail])