Instructor, Geography & Environment

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The Department of Geography & Environment at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a continuing appointment at the rank of Instructor II or III to commence on July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $59,606 – $75,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a broadly trained Geographer with strong spatial analytical skills and experience in the geosciences, including GIS, remote sensing, mapping, and spatial modelling. The successful candidate must have a degree at the Master’s level or higher and be able to teach classes that involve practical and hands-on training in geospatial techniques, current geographical technological-computational skills, lab-based scientific procedures, and physical geography field equipment. The candidate will be expected to instruct courses at a variety of levels including but not limited to: introduction to GIS (lectures and labs); advanced GIS labs (including HTML and JavaScript programming); mapping labs; remote sensing labs; statistics labs; and labs tied to geographical topics and processes. Familiarity with how the geosciences relate to both physical and human geography is required. We are seeking a candidate with the capability to engage and inspire undergraduate and graduate students in their teaching, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and curriculum development. Please consult the departmental website for background on our programs, student engagement activities, and faculty research.

Our Team: The Department of Geography and Environment has an enthusiastic group of faculty members that includes human and physical geographers, environmental scientists, and archaeologists with diverse research programs. Faculty are also actively involved in multidisciplinary majors in Agricultural Studies, Urban and Regional Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science, Archaeology, Archaeology & Geography, GIS and Computer Science, and Remote Sensing. The department has an established graduate program and a thriving undergraduate student culture, encouraged through faculty involvement.

Our University: The University of Lethbridge (ULethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education, where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, ULethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,000 students.

Our Values: Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our City: Living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (ULethbridge) is a direct neighbour with Kainai Nation, the largest reserve in Canada. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking down on the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See the Canadian Real Estate Association national price map to compare average Canadian housing prices. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighborhoods on both sides of the coulees and well-planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.

Application Process: All applications must be submitted online and should include: a letter of application that briefly outlines research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (of no more than 2 pages), syllabi of courses previously taught, teaching evaluations, and contact information for three references who are academics in relevant fields. References will be contacted directly with information on how to submit their reference letters. The application submission triggers this request to your references, so please ensure that they are prepared to submit their letters no later than January 1, 2026.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their applications any career interruptions they have had.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Shawn Bubel, Co-Chair, Department of Geography and Environment, at [email protected] .

The deadline for applications is January 1, 2026, or until a suitable applicant is found.

While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential; only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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