Duties: Teach RMOT 357 (Research Methods) in the Spring 2027 semester on Wednesdays, 11:30 to 14:30. Teaching duties include preparing and delivering of lectures, overseeing student research projects, assessing and evaluating student work, and holding office hours to support students. Course preparation includes developing field activity plans for all off campus field work associated with the course.

A course description for RMOT 357 can be found on the Resource Management Officer courses page.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications: PhD degree (or ABD) in an ecology, biology, or natural resources from an appropriately accredited institution and experience designing and conducting field-based research.

Preferred Qualifications: Priority will be given to those with experience teaching ecology or natural resource related courses at a post-secondary level.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. Note: Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.