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The University of Northern British Columbia is ranked as one of Canada's best small universities with a core campus in Prince George and regional campuses throughout northern BC.  The School of Environmental Planning provides an undergraduate planning education accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners.  For information about the School of Environmental Planning please visit www.unbc.ca/planning/  

Located in north-central BC, Prince George is a city of approximately 80,000 people with a range of cultural, educational, and recreational amenities.  Prince George is a friendly community offering a wide range of outdoor activities including exceptional skiing, canoeing and kayaking, fly-fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. The lakes, forests and mountains of northern and central British Columbia offer an unparalleled natural environment in which to live and work. The city is also home to a symphony orchestra, professional theatre, a WHL hockey team, and a community college.   For more information about living and working in Prince George please consult www.seeyouinprincegeorge.ca    

The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction with the School of Environmental Planning, invites applications for a Term position for up to one year at the rank of Assistant Professor.    You will participate in the School’s events and on-going activities and you will be teach up to five courses, which are expected to be assigned from among the following: Mediation and Negotiation, the Professional Practice of Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment or Environment and Society or two First Nations and Planning courses and/or a Special topics course.  

Preference will be given to applicants holding a PhD in Planning.  Candidates with a Master’s degree in Planning together with demonstrated relevant professional practice are encouraged to apply. The candidate should also provide evidence of previous teaching experience at the college or university level.  Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or other Professional Planning organization is an asset. 

Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references (including telephone, fax, and email information) quoting competition #FAEP13-08(ACS) to:  The Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9.  Fax:  (250) 960-5791.  Please direct inquiries to:  Dr. Eric Rapaport, Acting Chair of the School of Environmental Planning, at Telephone (250) 960-5359, Email rapaport@unbc.ca   This position is being advertised subject to budgetary approval.  Electronic submissions of CVs can be forwarded to:  FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.