Environmental Sciences Instructor (26:060)
Top Benefits
About the role
Term of App't: Regular, full-time (30 hours/week)
Start date: August 4, 2026
Reporting to: Dean, Academics
Salary:
$78,098.00 - $88,536.00 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $114,001.00. This position is entitled to 240 hours of vacation annually, pro-rated and front-loaded, in addition to paid time off between the Christmas and New Year's Day. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental benefits program. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory, with contributions matched by the Employer.
Description:
NLC's University Arts and Sciences Department requires a regular full-time instructor to teach a variety of courses within the Environmental and Restoration programs.
Four programs comprise the Environmental bundle:
- Environmental Site Assessment Certificate
- Environmental Restoration Diploma
- Associate of Science – Environmental Science Degree
- Associate of Science Degree
The successful candidate's teaching workload will include, but is not limited to, the following courses:
- LAND 227 Wildlife Habitat Conservation
- LAND 241 Petroleum Fundamentals
- LAND 245 Inventory and Assessment
- LAND 255 Land Reclamation
- LAND 290/5 Practicum
- SOIL 117 Soil Fundamentals
- SOIL 230 Soil Classification
- WATR 250 Freshwater Resources
- WATR 260 Water Mensuration
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Environmental Science; or a closely related discipline (such as Ecology, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management)
- Five years of work experience in a related discipline, including a significant amount of field work as part of the work experience.
- A commitment to engaging diverse learners through various forms of delivery (e.g., face-to-face, online - Desire2Learn, web-conferencing, etc.);
- Ability to function effectively as a team member through collaborative approaches to course pedagogy.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
- The Provincial Instructor Diploma Program, or an equivalent credential in adult education, or a readiness to pursue such a credential.
- Experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous and international students.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
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About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.
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Environmental Sciences Instructor (26:060)
Top Benefits
About the role
Term of App't: Regular, full-time (30 hours/week)
Start date: August 4, 2026
Reporting to: Dean, Academics
Salary:
$78,098.00 - $88,536.00 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $114,001.00. This position is entitled to 240 hours of vacation annually, pro-rated and front-loaded, in addition to paid time off between the Christmas and New Year's Day. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental benefits program. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory, with contributions matched by the Employer.
Description:
NLC's University Arts and Sciences Department requires a regular full-time instructor to teach a variety of courses within the Environmental and Restoration programs.
Four programs comprise the Environmental bundle:
- Environmental Site Assessment Certificate
- Environmental Restoration Diploma
- Associate of Science – Environmental Science Degree
- Associate of Science Degree
The successful candidate's teaching workload will include, but is not limited to, the following courses:
- LAND 227 Wildlife Habitat Conservation
- LAND 241 Petroleum Fundamentals
- LAND 245 Inventory and Assessment
- LAND 255 Land Reclamation
- LAND 290/5 Practicum
- SOIL 117 Soil Fundamentals
- SOIL 230 Soil Classification
- WATR 250 Freshwater Resources
- WATR 260 Water Mensuration
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Environmental Science; or a closely related discipline (such as Ecology, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management)
- Five years of work experience in a related discipline, including a significant amount of field work as part of the work experience.
- A commitment to engaging diverse learners through various forms of delivery (e.g., face-to-face, online - Desire2Learn, web-conferencing, etc.);
- Ability to function effectively as a team member through collaborative approaches to course pedagogy.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
- The Provincial Instructor Diploma Program, or an equivalent credential in adult education, or a readiness to pursue such a credential.
- Experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous and international students.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
Not the right fit? Search for Environmental Sciences Instructor jobs in Fort St. John, BC
About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.