Sessional - Faculty - GEOG 1000-L01 / L06, L02, L03, L04, & L05 - (02050.11098)

ECS; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment, Culture and Society (ECS) is seeking a sessional instructor for GEOG 1000L, focusing on Earth System Science for the Fall 2025 semester. Responsibilities include revising a lab curriculum and supervising TAs. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate teaching expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field required.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in specialization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory sections of GEOG 1000L Planet Earth course.
• Train, observe, and supervise Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Teaching ability

Expertise in area of specialization

Education

PhD in Geography

Master’s degrees in related disciplines

Job description

The Department of Environment, Culture and Society (ECS) is seeking a sessional instructor to oversee the laboratory sections of GEOG 1000L Planet Earth: An Introduction to Earth System Science in the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will adopt and revise a lab curriculum, train, observe, and supervise Teaching Assistants (TAs) who will deliver the lab curriculum associated with this course. Course materials, including PowerPoint slides and assignments, are available to support the instructor. Weekly in-person meetings with TAs are scheduled according to the instructor and TA contract, representing 2.5 workload credits.

Course Description:

Students examine interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, as well as the impact of human activity and sustainable practices on these interactions. The course focuses on the interaction between landscapes and the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water. Topics include landslides, glaciers, rivers, soils, drought, flooding, wildfires, groundwater, and human impacts. Through laboratory and field experiences, students will be introduced to tools and techniques used in the study of Earth processes, including GIS.

Requirements:

• PhD in Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline with similar quantitative data analysis methods required. PhD candidates and/or relevant Master’s degrees with professional experience contributing to engaged scholarly teaching will be considered.
• Demonstrated teaching ability and expertise in the area of specialization.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Sessional Faculty • Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada