The Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position in GeoAI at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date for this appointment is January 1, 2027.
We seek an innovative scholar who has teaching and research interests at the intersection of geospatial analysis and artificial intelligence, enhancing our strengths in problem-focused, policy-relevant, and solutions-oriented teaching and learning.
The successful candidate is expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses and develop one or more courses drawing on their expertise, establish an externally funded research program and recruit graduate students. Applicants must hold a PhD in Geography or cognate discipline, or a PhD that demonstrates significant interdisciplinary training including geographic methods, theory and approaches.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have a proven research track record appropriate to their career stage and a demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
- Critically engage with AI and be able to incorporate ethical considerations into teaching and research.
- Be committed to excellence in teaching and articulate pedagogical approaches appropriate for different modalities, class formats and student levels.
- Diversify or complement existing strengths in the department including but not limited to the following:
- GeoAI for health: e.g., OneHealth, spatial dynamics of mental health, environmental health, or social determinants of health
- GeoAI for justice: e.g., criminology, environmental and racial justice, community safety, or geospatial intelligence
- GeoAI for environment: e.g. natural hazards, natural resource management, environmental conservation, monitoring, climate risk, agriculture, food systems, water resources or geomorphology
Application Process
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
Assessment of applications will begin on May 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #2296) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):
- a cover letter introducing your research program and pedagogical approach;
- a curriculum vitae;
- the names and contact information of 3 references
Candidates advancing to the next stage will be requested to submit a teaching dossier and research statement, and their references will be contacted at that time.
Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Robin Roth, Professor and Chair
Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Questions about this position and/or application process may be directed to Ryan Laforest, Administrative Assistant to the Chair, at [contact details available in the full listing]
Date Posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 06/06/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).
