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Assistant Professor, Dairy Education and Research Centre and Applied
Biology Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
The University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus) is seeking outstanding candidates for a
full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will be affiliated
with the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre (www.landfood.ubc.ca/dairycentre) within
the Applied Biology Program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (www.landfood.ubc.ca).
The anticipated start date is January 1, 2017.
Applicants should have a PhD, and demonstrated ability for outstanding research in a field related
to dairy cattle production such as nutrition, physiology, health, or the ecological/environmental
aspects of dairy farming. They should have the potential for excellence in teaching at both the
graduate and the undergraduate levels and be able to attract excellent graduate students. They
should also have the ability to complement our teaching program, and the potential to fit
synergistically into the existing strong research cluster related to dairy cattle by possessing a
suitable disciplinary background and enthusiasm for cooperating across disciplines. Principal
duties of the successful candidate will be (1) to develop a thriving, extramurally funded research
program, and (2) to excel in undergraduate teaching and the training of graduate students and
postdoctoral researchers.
Applications must be made through the University of British Columbia’s Human Resources online
careers page: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=23582. Applicants are requested
to send: 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) names of four references (including addresses, e- mails and
telephone numbers), 3) brief statements (1-2 pages each) describing (a) a five-year research plan
and (b) teaching philosophy and evidence of potential for effective teaching. Please apply by the
deadline of October 1, 2016. Review of applications will begin on that date, however, we will
continue to accept applications until the position has been filled. If you have specific questions
about the application process, please contact the Chair of the Selection Committee c/o
[email protected].
In the Applied Biology Program, our faculty members apply principles of biology and other
sciences to the responsible and sustainable use of animals, plants, water and the land, especially in
food production systems. Faculty members of the Program emphasize (1) active, student-centered
learning, (2) synergistic research clusters, (3) strategic thinking, including environmental and
social sustainability, and (4) engaging with the broader community. Vancouver is regularly listed
as one of the world's most livable cities. UBC consistently ranks as one of the world’s top
research universities. The UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre includes a 500-head dairy
research herd, modern experimental animal facilities, office and conference space and a scholar’s
residence. The Dairy Centre receives excellent support from the dairy industry.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are
encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from members of visible minority groups,
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and
gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse
communities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.