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
Robust potential for effective teaching and mentorship

This role offers the chance to lead research and education on critical wildfire issues affecting communities across Canada.
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📌 Ubc Assistant Professor In Wildfire Social Dimensions Vancouver
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver