University of British ColumbiaEndowed FRBC Chair in Forest HydrologyThe University of British Columbia is seeking to fill an endowed FRBC Chair in Forest Hydrology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This Chair is supported by the Provincial Government, Ministry of Advanced Education, to enhance the University's strong interdisciplinary program of research and extension in issues of watershed management and forest engineering. The position will be a joint appointment between the Department of Forest Resources Management (2/3) and the Department of Geography (1/3). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in a subject relevant to the interdisciplinary field of forest hydrology. It is expected that the appointee will have an established, or emerging research program, demonstrated potential in teaching excellence and interest in policy issues related to hydrologic and geomorphic implications of forestry activities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop an active program of collaborative research within and outside the university. Although the precise area of research is not fixed, a person with expertise in one or more of the following areas would complement existing strengths within the University: water quality, water chemistry, hydrogeomorphology, ecohydrology, and water policy. The ideal candidate will have interests in linking water, land use and environmental change, integrating across a range of spatial and temporal scales, with emphasis on broader landscape scale analyses. In addition, the ideal candidate would have interest in both theoretical and field components of forest hydrology. Candidates with expertise in quantitative analysis (particularly spatial statistics and spatial modeling) and data acquisition using emerging technologies are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2009, but an alternative date may be arranged. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is subject to budgetary approval. The closing date for applications is October 15, 2008. Interested candidates are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a short statement of research and teaching interests and philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names and contact information for three references, and three papers most significant and relevant to research interests to: Heather Akai, Administrator The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents in Canada will be given priority. |
