2026/2027, Winter Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Geography & Setting – Faculty of Science

The Department of Geography & Environment is seeking Contract Academic Staff to teach the following course at Brandon University for the Winter term of the 2026 – 2027 academic year.

Winter Term: Classes run from January 5 to April 9, 2027, with an exam period following.

38:360 RURAL AND SMALL TOWN CANADA, Section A00, 3 credit hours
This course examines why and how rural places still matter today, focusing on rural and small town Canada. Canada’s rural places are complex and changing; they face both internal and external stresses that continue to bring about significant transformation. Yet the distinct social, economic, environmental, and political issues associated with rural places often receive much less attention than those occurring in urban areas. This course redresses this imbalance by examining the challenges and opportunities facing rural and small town Canada today. Topics may include economic changes in agriculture, tourism,



and resource industries; demographic shifts; technological changes; service access; decolonization; and environmental futures. Students will also consider how rural life is represented, who is included or excluded, and how communities are adapting to these ongoing changes.
Winter Term; Slot 12; T 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM, Th 11:40 AM – 1:30 PM

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Geography or closely related discipline is preferred; a Masters’ Degree is required. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is an asset. A willingness to teach in-person is preferred; however, synchronous online instruction may be considered.

Salary: $8,132 per 3 credit course.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 2, 2026.

Human Resources
Room 337, Clark Hall
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9

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📌 2026/2027, Winter Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, Department of Geography & Environment – Faculty of Science (Brandon)
🏢 Brandon University
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