Competition Number: 26.08.199

Category: Full-Time Limited Term

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The School of Continuing Education invites applicants for the entry-level, full-time, three-year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies, commencing January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible after this date, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD (or evidence of near completion) with a focus on issues relating to sustainability education, theory, principles, and practices from an interdisciplinary perspective. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education and provide evidence of teaching excellence, curriculum development and experience with teaching online at a post-secondary level. Preference will be given to candidates who incorporate work-integrated learning approaches in their courses as well as project and community-based approaches to teaching and learning.

This is a teaching and service position at the Assistant Professor level with an expectation of a teaching workload of not more than 8 courses.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations).



Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Associate Dean to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees and copies of official transcripts sent directly from the institution.

Questions about this prospect may be addressed to Eaman Mah, Associate Dean, School of Continuing Education, at [email protected].

Further information about the program and the School of Continuing Education is available at: https://calendar.macewan.ca/programs/certificates-achievement/sustainability/#overviewtext

How To Apply To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

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This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

📌 Assistant Professor, Sustainability Studies (3-year Limited Term) - School of Continuing Education (Edmonton)
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Edmonton