Mobility Justice & Equity: Assistant Professor

Regional Studies; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Mobility Justice: Equity & Mobilities Assistant Professor in Urban Studies. The successful candidate will develop a rigorous research program, teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, and contribute to service within SFU and the Urban Studies Program.

Applications should be received before 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD completed by the appointment start date in a related discipline.
• Strong research outputs in mobility, urban studies or related areas.
• Interdisciplinary research agenda spanning multiple social sciences.
• Experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Experience with community-engaged research on mobility justice.

Responsibilities

• Lead an active research program aligned with mobility justice and urban studies.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Transportation and Urban Development (URB 460/660).
• Deliver a course based at the Surrey Campus.
• Provide graduate supervision and mentorship.
• Contribute to service within the Program, Faculty and University.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quantitative methods

Spatial analysis

Education

PhD completed by start date

Job description

Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Mobility Justice: Equity & Mobilities Assistant Professor in Urban Studies. The successful candidate will develop a rigorous research program, teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, and contribute to service within SFU and the Urban Studies Program.

Applications should be received before 30 November 2026.