for this position is July 15, 2026 .
Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in physical geography, earth system science, landscape ecology, or a related discipline at the time of appointment.
We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized program of research. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach undergraduate courses on the role of the biosphere in the earth system in the Physical Geography program such as GEOG 215 (The Biosphere), GEOG 315 (World Ecosystems) and GEOG 316 (Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles) plus related graduate courses, and to provide research direction and graduate supervision.
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 $104,700 - $148,322 (dependent on experience and inclusive of a potential market differential).
Applications should include:
- a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position,
- a CV, including a list of publications,
- the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references,
- a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to describe how they contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through their research, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable.
- two samples of relevant publications or manuscripts
- a 1-2 page teaching statement outlining experience and potential contributions to existing or new courses in our programs. Applicants are expected to explain how they support inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable, in their teaching.
Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document by webform at: LINK
Applications should be addressed to: Nicholas Blomley, Chair, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to February 2, 2026.
