Instructor, Physical Geography and GIS

Duties:

Teach one or more of the following Geography course sections, which includes the preparation and delivery of lectures, assessments and evaluation of students and provision of student support during office hours. Other opportunities may arise with other Geography courses in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 which the successful applicant would be considered for.

Fall 2026
GEOG 100 Geographies of the World (one section face to face) T/Th 11:30-13:00
GEOG 101 Environmental Geography (one section face to face) T/Th 14:30-16:00
GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems (one section face to face) M/W 8:30-10:30

Course descriptions are available on the Geography website.

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 Master's Degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. In lieu of a Master's degree, applicants with a Bachelor's degree and a GIS credential and 5+ years of professional experience are encouraged to apply.

Recent experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the relevant subject areas; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Record of engagement in scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree (or ABD) in Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Priority will be given to those with teaching competencies in Geography or Environmental Studies. Experience with integration of Indigenous perspectives and a commitment to innovative teaching practices and technologies into the curriculum are highly desirable.

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.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.