LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

School of Environmental Science, Faculty of Environment

The School of Environmental Science (EVSC) invites applications for a full-time continuing teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Environmental Science. The tentative start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

About the School of Environmental Science

Formed in 2019, the School of Environmental Science is a growing School within the Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University, committed to training the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists prepared to tackle global environmental problems. Our School has expertise in the fields of geomorphology, watershed ecology, post-wildfire environments, sedimentology, environmental data analysis and statistics, river dynamics, and paleoclimatology. For more information about the School of Environmental Science, visit our website: http://www.sfu.ca/evsc.html

The Opportunity

We seek a dedicated and innovative educator who will be responsible for teaching courses in environmental science, training and mentoring environmental science students, and contributing to pedagogical leadership of our School. The successful candidate will possess a PhD in any field related to environmental science and will demonstrate a deep and broad knowledge of environmental science topics necessary to effectively teach lower- and upper-division undergraduate courses. They will have a proven track record of teaching, as well as developing science curriculum for majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise using evidence-based pedagogy that fosters an inclusive learning environment. Experience with or strong potential for instructional and curriculum innovation at the undergraduate level will be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including, but not limited to, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives and a collaborative disposition.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is CAD $98,340 and CAD $114,241.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Science (including core, large enrollment lower division courses, writing intensive courses, and smaller upper division seminars and capstone courses; https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2025/spring/courses/evsc.html) and mentor undergraduates in environmental science. The typical workload of a Lecturer at SFU is 8 courses per year, taught across 3 semesters.

Supervise and work collaboratively with teaching assistants.

Contribute to curriculum and program development, serve on School and Faculty committees, and engage in outreach activities that promote the program.

In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will advance the School of Environmental Science’s goals to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion by working to eliminate the barriers that impede the ability of students from historically underrepresented and marginalized populations to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive working environment through respectful interactions with all faculty, staff, and students.

The complete responsibilities, terms, and conditions of employment of teaching faculty are listed in the SFUFA Collective Agreement.

How To Apply

Candidates should address their applications to the Director of the School of Environmental Science. Informal enquiries about this position can be directed to [email protected]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications should include:

• A concise cover letter (maximum two pages) that addresses the following items:
  • Reasons for applying to the position, and;
  • A narrative description highlighting evidence that the candidate meets the job qualifications and can effectively perform the listed job duties.
  • SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact teaching, professional and research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates may add, if relevant, up to half a page to their cover letter to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. SFU also recognizes the value of pedagogy, mentoring, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience and willingness in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

• A complete up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, teaching experience, student supervision, research experience, publications and conference presentations, funding and awards, service activities and professional experience/links to industry;

• A teaching dossier that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (maximum four pages);
• A statement describing past or potential contributions to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within teaching, research, and/or service. Candidates should discuss their experience with and/or an understanding of inclusive teaching and mentoring, and how the candidate would meet the needs of equity-deserving students (maximum one page)

• The names, titles, and email addresses of 3 referees qualified to assess the Referees will be contacted by SFU for candidates advancing to the later stages of the selection process.

Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document by webform at: https://www.sfu.ca/evsc/about/employment/hiring-now--lecturer--in-environmental-science.html.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with preference being given to applications received by January 31, 2025.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.