Visiting Adjunct Scholar in Wildlife Management

We’re looking for a Visiting Adjunct Scholar in Wildlife Management who can live and volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country  for a total of twelve (12) months in Nepal. 

• This assignment seeks support to strengthen The Institute of Forestry (IOF) through international research, publications, teaching, partnerships and curriculum development in wildlife management and biodiversity conservation.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a master’s degree in Wildfire Science, Forestry or professional qualification of a commensurate or higher level.  Minimum five (5) years of experience in university-based research and design of teaching materials.
• You will be working alongside faculty members and students.
• Participate in delivering teaching in coordination with the faculty team, will be based in Hetauda-Campus, Makwanpur (may require travel to Pokhara and Kathmandu campuses)
• Provide support in international collaboration and research partnerships, grant applications, student research, and institutional strategies in wildlife management and biodiversity conservation.

About the partner organisation 

• The Institute of Forestry (IOF), established in 1947 as the Nepal Forestry Institute, became part of Tribhuvan University in 1972 and now operates campuses in Kathmandu, Hetauda, and Pokhara.
• IOF aims to become a Centre of Excellence in Forestry and Natural Resource Management (NRM). Its key activities include higher education, research, extension, and knowledge-sharing in forestry, wildlife, and NRM.
• The partner needs a volunteer to bring international expertise to strengthen teaching, research in wildlife management and biodiversity, and academic development, also support student supervision, grant writing, and international partnerships.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

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