Endowed Chair (Assistant/Associate Professor) in Indigenous Forestry

The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Endowed Chair position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Indigenous Forestry. In alignment with Braiding Past, Present, and Future: The University’s Indigenous Strategic Plan , the Chair will work to decolonize the forestry curriculum and advance Indigenous perspectives in forest management.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop experiential learning opportunities, promote Indigenous-taught courses, and work closely with Indigenous communities, academic colleagues, the forestry sector and industry, to address contemporary forestry challenges. This role emphasizes integrating Indigenous knowledges and Western scientific practices, fostering reciprocal partnerships, and advancing innovative solutions in forestry education and research. The Chair will become a critical member of the forestry faculty and a member of the Alberta School of Forest Scienc...