Sessional Lecturer - NRES150 BILS
About The Position
The Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship at UBC Vancouver campus is seeking to hire a part-time sessional lecturer for the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) program. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for land stewardship roles grounded in Indigenous land ethics and knowledge systems. Courses are delivered in a multi-access format (in-person and online), with in-person teaching on the UBC Vancouver campus. The successful applicant must reside in Canada for the duration of the appointment if teaching online and must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This is a term position for one term, with no renewal.
Requirements
- A graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field (e.g., natural resources, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, geography, education, or related discipline)
- Demonstrated experience teaching academic or scholarly writing and/or communication skills at the undergraduate level
- Strong understanding of critical thinking, research, and argumentation pedagogy
- Experience facilitating inclusive, student-centered learning environments
- Must reside in Canada for the duration of the appointment if teaching online
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and delivering engaged learning activities (e.g., small group discussions, reflective exercises, or comparative analyses of different knowledge systems)
- Experience integrating interdisciplinary or decolonial perspectives into course materials
- Experience teaching in interdisciplinary and/or Indigenous-focused programs, including familiarity with the BILS program or similar initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to integrate Indigenous knowledges and perspectives into course design and delivery, including addressing gaps or limitations in available knowledge respectfully and critically
- Proven ability to design engaged and reflective classroom activities that connect course content to students’ lived experiences and positionalities
- Experience teaching writing as a process, including drafting, peer feedback, revision, and reflective practice
- Strong record of effective teaching, as demonstrated through student evaluations or other evidence
- Experience working in or with community-based stewardship, restoration, or land-based initiatives, particularly those engaging with Indigenous communities or reconciliation- focused approaches
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, teaching teams, and guest contributors in a relational and respectful manner
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver lectures in a multi-access format (in-person and online)
- Facilitate active, discussion-based and writing-intensive learning environments, including workshops and peer feedback
- Guide students through scaffolded assignments such as writing journals, positionality statements, and research-based writing projects
- Support students in developing skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and working with diverse forms of evidence
- Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and relational approaches to knowledge and learning into course delivery in meaningful and respectful ways
- Design learning activities that invite students to reflect on positionality, identity, and relationships to land and knowledge systems
- Develop and administer course materials, assignments, and grading
- Provide thoughtful, formative, and iterative feedback on student writing
- Coordinate with teaching assistants (if applicable) and hold regular office hours
Benefits
- The expected pay for this position is $4000 per credit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
