Become a vital member of UBC’s Faculty of Forestry as an Assistant Professor specializing in the social dimensions of wildfire. Engage in impactful research, teaching, and community collaboration at the Vancouver campus. The University of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

This role focuses on understanding wildfire's social impacts, particularly on rural and Indigenous communities. Candidates should possess a PhD relevant to wildfire studies and demonstrate expertise in assessing its societal effects and mitigation strategies. Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct research on wildfire's social dimensions
- Develop and teach courses related to wildfire impacts




- Collaborate with Indigenous communities and stakeholders
- Secure research grants and publish scientific results
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students Requirements:
- PhD in relevant field focused on wildfire
- Expertise in social science research methods
- Experience engaging with Indigenous peoples
- Familiarity with wildfire risk mitigation strategies
- Solid potential for effective teaching and mentorship This role offers the chance to lead research and education on critical wildfire issues affecting communities across Canada.

📌 UBC Assistant Professor in Wildfire Social Dimensions (Kelowna)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Kelowna