Instructor, Geography

The Vancouver Island University (VIU) Geography department program provides a balance of theoretical and applied course work designed to strengthen student communication skills, deliver a range of employable skills, challenge students to think critically, analyze problems and seek resolutions to issues in areas of geographic interests. Vancouver Island University (VIU), with its commitment to student success and community engagement, offers the exciting opportunities of small classes, a high level of student-instructor interaction, and applied learning.

Duties :

We seek an experienced Geographer to prepare and deliver online and face-to-face course content, assess and evaluate students, and facilitate student integration of theory and practices. The successful candidate will teach a variety of human geography courses, including multiple sections of one of our foundational (first year) undergraduate courses (Geographies of the World, GEOG 100). Other courses to be taught would be : Space, Place and Culture (GEOG 330), and either Health Justice (GEOG 363), or Climate Justice (GEOG 364).

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications :

A doctoral degree (or ABD) in Geography or a related discipline from an accredited institution; recent experience in teaching undergraduate and / or graduate courses in the relevant subject areas; and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Candidates who hold a Master's degree and have multiple years of relevant human geography teaching experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications :

PhD in Geography from an accredited institution. Priority will be given to those with teaching competencies in human geography. Experience with integration of indigenous perspectives, critical geography approaches, and a commitment to innovative teaching practices and technologies into the curriculum are highly desirable.

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV / Resume, a Cover Letter that addresses the Required and Preferred qualifications, teaching evaluations, and the name and contact information for three people willing to provide a reference.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.