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sessional lecturer part time WOOD 384- 50%
Wood Physics & Drying Research | Department of Wood Science | Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship (Stavros Avramidis)
June 26, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
December 31, 2026
A full time load in the Department of Wood Science is 12 credits per term. A 3 credit course is .25 of a full time workload, and 50% of a 3 credit course is .125 of a full time workload.
Sessional Lecturer for WOOD 384 (50%)
The Department of Wood Science is seeking to hire a part-time sessional lecturer for 26W - Term 1 (September 1 to December 30, 2026).
The expected salary for this position is $4,000 per credit prorated at 50%
Course to be taught:
WOOD 384 (3 credits) Wood Sawmilling and Drying (“Drying” part = 50% of the course or 1.5 credits)
Material to be specifically covered in the course includes timber kiln design and operation; types of dry kilns; heat, relative humidity, and air circulation equipment; lumber stack configuration and piling strategies; drying schedules, drying defects; strategies to optimize drying; various non-conventional timber dryers; and kiln problems and maintenance.
The successful candidate will deliver core lectures, lead laboratory sessions, carry out exams, mark homework and lab reports, mentor teaching assistants, and keep office hours.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have a solid background in wood drying and extensive experience in safely using the experimental kiln in the Wood Fluids and Thermal Treatments laboratory. Hands-on experience in timber drying, as well as foundational knowledge in wood science, is essential. The ideal candidate must have an undergraduate degree in Wood Science and have completed a Ph.D. in Forestry on the topic of wood drying.
Applicants should include with their letter of application a CV and the names and email addresses of two references.
All positions are subject to enrolment and funding, and will be governed by UBC’s Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional and Part-time Faculty Members.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
