FAPT46-26 Part-Time Instructor - Nature-Based Tourism and Management

Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
Faculty of Environment
Part-Time, Term
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a Sessional Instructor position in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management for the Winter 2027 semester. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

Winter 2027 – December 24, 2026 – May 3, 2027
ORTM 206 – Recreation and Leisure Programming
(Contract – 3 SCH)

Students explore and gain practice in the development, delivery, and evaluation of recreation and leisure programming and services. The course focuses on crafting and facilitating outdoor experiences that operate in socially and environmentally responsible ways. Within this context, the course introduces theory and practice related to inclusion, meaning, access, constraints, and benefits across abilities, life stages, and segments of the population. Systems and goals for delivering recreation, leisure, travel services, and opportunities for citizens and visitors are explored. The course involves field activities outside of scheduled class time.

Lecture – 2:30pm to 5:20pm Monday’s (Jan 11 – Apr 12, 2027)

Applicants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in an area of recreation, tourism and management, although equivalency of related experience will also be considered. Previous teaching experience at a University/College level will be considered an asset.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person

About the University and its Community
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

Salary
The salary for Part-Time Sessional Instructors is determined on the basis of Semester Contact Hour (SCH) at a rate of $3,231.53 per SCH in accordance with UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Please refer to the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement (Appendix 48B) for more compensation information.

To Apply
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Applicants should forward their cover letter indicating the course(s) that they are interested in teaching, experience and background relative to the subject matter of the course, and a curriculum vitae quoting #FAPT46-26 to: Dr. Brent Murray, Chair, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management, via [email protected].

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Applications received on or before September 25, 2026, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.