Philip MullinsView profile
Associate Professor
Philip Mullins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management within the Faculty of Environment at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). He is affiliated with the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) Graduate Program and contributes to Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management. His academic work bridges outdoor recreation, environmental ethics, and experiential education, with a focus on socio-ecological relationships. PhD, MA – University of Alberta, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation BA in Geography, HBOR in Outdoor Recreation – Lakehead University His research investigates how outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, and climbing shape human engagement with landscapes and environmental issues. He emphasizes qualitative methodologies, particularly phenomenology and hermeneutics, to explore how skill development and experiential learning foster ecological awareness and sustainability. His work critically examines Western conceptions of wilderness and advocates for participatory, community-based environmental education. Dr. Mullins' recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the philosophical and ethical dimensions of outdoor recreation, with recurring themes in mobilities, embodied experience, environmental ethics, and decolonizing outdoor education. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geography, education, and environmental studies, contributing to both theoretical and practical advances in outdoor and environmental pedagogy. While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, Dr. Mullins has published extensively in leading journals and edited volumes, demonstrating scholarly recognition. He actively supervises graduate students in the MNRES, MA NRES, MSc NRES, and PhD NRES programs, indicating a strong commitment to mentorship and academic development. Supervises graduate research in outdoor recreation, environmental ethics, and experiential learning Engaged in international field programs, particularly in East Africa, focused on community-based environmental problem-solving Available as a media expert on topics related to outdoor recreation, conservation, and sustainability Dr. Mullins is involved in research that connects recreation, health, and community well-being within living landscapes. His work often involves collaborative and interdisciplinary teams, especially in studies on cumulative environmental effects and Indigenous knowledge integration. He promotes reflective and participatory methodologies in both research and education.










