Date Posted: 09/10/2026Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 11:59PM ETReq ID: 48804Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream continuingFaculty/Division: University of Toronto MississaugaDepartment: Department of Geography, Geomatics and EnvironmentCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga UTMExisting Vacancy: Yes POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga UTM invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in Sustainability Science. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence. Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must have earned a PhD degree in sustainability science, environmental science, physical geography, or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching environmental remediation and restoration, waste management, and pollution. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures including large courses. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry, a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities, a demonstrated record of excellence in sustainability science topics and experience supervising or mentoring student research projects. Evidence of excellence in teaching, a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry, and excellence in sustainability-related environmental science will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, publications in relevant scientific journals, the teaching dossier including the required materials outlined below, and strong letters of reference. RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. We seek enthusiastic and innovative individuals pursuing a long-term academic career in pedagogy with a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The successful candidate may contribute to introductory courses in the undergraduate environmental management and science programs, as well as our sustainability certificate, including ENV100Y5 The Environment and field-based
