Sessional Lecturer (Part-time)

Sessional Lecturer (Part-time)

The Department of Forest Resources Management – Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship at The University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus is seeking to hire a part-time sessional lecturer in the Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) program.

This interdisciplinary, four-year undergraduate program prepares students to design and implement land stewardship systems grounded in Indigenous land ethics and earth-based knowledge systems, and to work effectively within complex environmental and intergovernmental contexts.

The program includes diverse and innovative coursework spanning Indigenous ways of knowing, ecology, law and governance, economics, communication, business management, research methods, and community capacity building.

Most courses in the program are delivered in a multi-access format (in-person and online), with in-person teaching taking place on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Sessional lecturers are expected to:

• Deliver course lectures in-person and/or online
• Coordinate with guest lecturers where appropriate
• Develop and administer assignments, assessments, and grading
• Facilitate student learning through discussions, activities, and (where applicable) lab sections
• Hold regular office hours to support student success

The Sessional Lecturer will be responsible for teaching ILS 203: Communication Tools, a course that prepares students to communicate effectively in the context of land governance, policy development, natural resource management, and Indigenous-community engagement. Students develop skills in written, verbal, phone, email, media, and social media communications, with particular emphasis on communicating technical information to diverse audiences and mobilizing knowledge in ethical and effective ways.

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and deliver lectures in a multi-access format (in-person and online)
• Facilitate active, discussion-based learning environments focused on professional communication skills
• Guide students through communication planning, knowledge mobilization, and audience-centered communication strategies
• Teach students to communicate effectively across written, verbal, digital, media, and social media platforms
• Support students in communicating technical and policy-related information to diverse audiences, including Indigenous communities, governments, stakeholders, and the general public
• Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and approaches to communication, including storytelling, relationship building, and ethical engagement
• Facilitate learning related to communication in natural resource governance, consultation, and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) contexts
• Develop and administer course materials, assignments, assessments, and grading
• Provide constructive and timely feedback on student assignments
• Coordinate with teaching assistants (if applicable) and hold regular office hours

Experience designing and delivering learning activities related to communication, policy engagement, public outreach, stakeholder relations, knowledge mobilization, or Indigenous-community engagement will be considered an asset.

In-person teaching would happen at UBC Vancouver campus; and online teaching would only be possible should the successful candidate reside in Canada during the duration of the course. For non-Canadian/Permanent residents, you will be responsible for ensuring that you are legally entitled, pursuant to Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC)'s requirements, to work at UBC.

Required Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, lived experience, professional experience, community-based expertise, and demonstrated subject-matter knowledge relevant to the course.
• Demonstrated experience teaching communication, professional writing, public engagement, policy communication, knowledge mobilization, or related subjects at the post-secondary level, or significant professional experience delivering training, facilitation, community education, or capacity-building initiatives
• Strong understanding of communication principles and practices across multiple formats and audiences
• Experience facilitating inclusive, student-centered learning environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in interdisciplinary and/or Indigenous-focused programs
• Demonstrated understanding of communications in natural resource governance, land stewardship, public policy, or community engagement settings
• Experience incorporating Indigenous knowledges, perspectives, and approaches to communication into teaching practice
• Familiarity with Indigenous engagement protocols and principles, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) and relationship-based approaches to communication
• Experience teaching communication planning, knowledge mobilization, media relations, public engagement, or social media communications
• Experience designing applied and experiential learning activities that connect communication theory with real-world practice
• Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., student evaluations)
• Experience working with Indigenous governments, communities, NGOs, public agencies, or community-based organizations

Application Details:

Applicants should apply via UBC Workday. Applications should include a cover letter, a CV and the names and email addresses of three references.

Review of applications will begin July 30th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Carlos Ormond, Program Director, Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship: carlos.ormond@ubc.ca

Equity Statement:

An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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