Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Sustainability Science Date Posted: 09/10/2026 Job Category: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing) University of Toronto Mississauga Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) The 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. Applicants 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 ( ).

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.

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. We seek enthusiastic and creative 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 experiential courses, and may have the opportunity to develop upper‑level courses related to environmental science.

In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in undergraduate mentorship and help foster a vibrant intellectual atmosphere for our programs. have experience teaching field methods courses; The salary range is CAD 128,000 – 167,000 per annum, depending on experience. The Department of Geography, Geomatics and Setting ( ) explores the complex relationships between people, places, and the environment through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates physical geography, human geography, geospatial data science, and environmental science and management. Students develop the knowledge and practical skills to understand and address environmental and societal challenges using fieldwork, geospatial technologies, research, and data analysis.

Through lab research, field courses, and internships, students gain hands‑on experience while connecting academic study with professional practice. We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our people, academic programs, research, and commitment to experiential learning ( ). At UTM, we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.

With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion,



which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; [email protected] application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 16, 2026 .

Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.

Applicants must submit the following materials: a recent writing sample; a teaching statement (max 10 pages), Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement (max 1 page) sample course outlines and course materials (max 20 pages) teaching evaluations (max 10 pages) At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ . however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey.

This survey is voluntary. The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

📌 Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Sustainability Science (Mississauga)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Mississauga