The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a Senior Laboratory Instructor position in the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, with a proposed starting date of May 1, 2025. The rank of Senior Laboratory Instructor will be commensurate with the education and experience of the successful candidate. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

The position of Senior Laboratory Instructor in the Department of Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences primarily involves teaching of undergraduate and graduate students. However, given that UNBC is a research-intensive university, there is the expectation that the position will also involve the supervision of undergraduate and graduate student projects and/or research that contributes to the strengths of the Department.

The individual seeking employment in this position will need to be able to teach to a range of courses, from lower division through to upper division. The latter may include graduate (i.e., MSc) students. As many of the courses involve a lab and/or field component, they will need to utilize existing lab exercises and/or develop new ones. This would be aided by experience in organizing and implementing field programs. Proficiency in programming language Python is a strong asset.

The successful candidate will also develop and teach a range of courses in physical geography as well as coordinate and oversee teaching materials for teaching assistants. The exact suite and nature of the courses will depend on the applicant and their qualifications. We are especially interested in a candidate who has teaching experience in these courses:

• Introduction to Earth Science (GEOG 210)
• Natural Hazards (GEOG 211)
• Hydrology (GEOG 310)
• Drainage Basin Geomorphology (GEOG 311)
• Quaternary and Surficial Geology (GEOG 411/611)
• Mountains (GEOG 416/616)
• Global Water Resources (GEOG 498)

Additionally, field courses are a key component of the Geography Program and experience and/or a commitment to organizing and facilitating regular field courses is crucial to this position.

Applications for this position should hold an MSc or Ph.D. in physical geography or earth science or an equivalent area of expertise. Professional accreditation (P. Geo or P. Eng) is an asset. Previous experience in teaching both lecture and laboratory courses at the undergraduate level is required, and applicants should also provide evidence of a record and commitment to teaching and learning. Experience of supervision or co-supervision of undergraduate student projects and/or graduate students would be an asset.

For information including application instructions, please see the below link to the job posting.