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Sessional Postings

The Department of Geography invites applications for the following position:

Sessional Instructors - Fall Semester 2026

Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

All positions have a closing date of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at midnight.

Applicants should submit an online application and supporting documents. Further information is available on the Department of Geography Website.

If you cannot submit an online application, we will accept your application in person at the Department of Geography office (RCB 7123) to the attention of Shauna Kapusta.

For questions and inquiries, please email the Chair’s Assistant at geogsec@sfu.ca or contact the Manager, Academic and Administrative services at 778.782.2558 or geogmgr@sfu.ca.

In addition to the listed qualifications for each position, the Department of Geography will define qualification in accordance with the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU). Evaluation of the adequacy of qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion.

Compensation is based on contact hours and is detailed in the TSSU Collective Agreement .

Appointment priority is in accordance with the Collective Agreement and the Sessional Instructor Seniority List provided by the University.   

Positions marked Reserve Sessional Instructor will be prioritized to Graduate and Post-Doctoral applicants in the Department of Geography. However, all qualified applicants are invited to apply.

The tentative class schedule is available online.  Please check the schedule before applying.

911³Ô¹Ï is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact geogsec@sfu.ca.

Privacy: The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements. The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.a (iv) of the Collective Agreement. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 911³Ô¹Ï, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

Offers are subject to enrollment and budgetary approval. 

1.

COURSE:

GEOG 311 - Hydrology

LOCATION:

Burnaby Campus

DURATION:

September 01 - December 24, 2026

DETAILS:

1 x 2-hour lecture (Tuesday, 2:30-4:20pm); 1x2-hour lab; TA supervision

SALARY:

$9,534

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should have a graduate degree, preferably a PhD, in hydrology, physical geography, environmental science, or a related discipline, and demonstrated expertise in physical hydrology as well as relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications include a strong understanding of the hydrologic cycle and its components (e.g., precipitation, evapotranspiration, streamflow, and storage reservoirs), experience with standard hydrologic instrumentation and field methods. Candidates should have experience conducting field hydrology tasks and applying standard analytical techniques in applied hydrology. Knowledge of western North America's hydrology, the ability to connect theoretical concepts to current water issues, and the ability to teach data analysis using open-source software (Python) is highly desirable.

This course has a Quantitative designation; course content must fulfill this requirement (/ugcr/for_faculty/wqb_criteria_and_definitions/breadth.html).

2.

COURSE:

GEOG 314 – The Climate System

LOCATION:

Burnaby Campus

DURATION:

September 01 - December 24, 2026

DETAILS:

1 x 2-hour lecture (Thursday, 12:30-2:20pm); 1x2-hour lab; TA supervision

*This is a reserved sessional instructor position.

SALARY:

$9,534 for 4 contact hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should have a graduate degree, preferably a PhD, in geography or related discipline, and demonstrated expertise in climate science as well as relevant demonstrated ability to teach in the classroom and lab to students with a wide range of backgrounds in science and social science.

Applicants should have a graduate degree, preferably a PhD, in geography or related discipline, and demonstrated expertise in climate science as well as relevant demonstrated ability to teach in the classroom and lab to students with a wide range of backgrounds in science and social science. Qualifications include a background in climate science including an understanding of the fundamental physical and biogeochemical processes that govern the Earth's climate system - atmosphere, ocean, land surface and biosphere - as well as proficiency in the implementation of simple climate models.

This course has a Quantitative designation; course content must fulfill this requirement:

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