Course Instructor (On Campus & Distance) – Geography & Geology 25FW
Date Posted: Monday May 5, 2025
Closing Date: Monday May 19, 2025
Extended Closing Date: Friday June 13, 2025(Open Until Filled)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Geography & Geology
Salary Range: $6,818.58 CAD + vacation pay per three-credit course
The Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University invites applications from qualified instructors to teach Geography and Geology courses during the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Geography, Geology or related field
- Master’s degree in Geography, Geology or related field is required.
- Relevant post-secondary teaching experience required
- Relevant professional experience
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Courses Available:
We are hiring for multiple courses, including:
Fall 2025
(September 2, 2025, to December 1, 2025)
Course Instructor Opportunities:
- GEOG-2126/ENSC-2126 - Physical Hydrology (North Bay)
- GEOG-2226 – Environment and Society (North Bay)
- GEOG-3236 – Geography of Environment & Health (North Bay)
- GEOG-3436/ENSC-3436 – Earth Resources (North Bay)
- GEOG-4437 – At Risk: Environmental Hazards (North Bay) Two sections
- GEOL-1006 – The Earth’s Interior (Distance)
Labs Instructor Opportunities (On-site):
- GEOG-1016 - People, Place, Environment - 3 sections, 2-hour labs
- GEOG-2106/ENSC-2106 - Landscapes and Surface Processes - 1 section, 1-hour lab
- GEOG-2126/ENSC-2126 - Physical Hydrology - 2 sections, 1-hour lab
Winter 2025
(January 5, 2026, to April 7, 2026)
Course Instructor Opportunities:
- GEOG-2026 – Introduction to Quantitative Methods (North Bay)
- GEOG-2136 – Cultural Geography (Distance)
- GEOG-3057 – Environmental Geomorphology (North Bay)
- GEOG-3106 – Impact Assessment (North Bay)
- GEOG-4026 – Political Ecology (North Bay) updated on May 16, 2025
- GEOG-4027 – Spatial Computing (North Bay)
- GEOG-4807 – Natural Resource Management (North Bay)
- GEOG-4906 – Topic: Special Topic in Climate (North Bay)
- GEOL-1007 – Surficial Geology (Distance)
Lab Instructor Opportunities (On-site):
- GEOG-1017 - Introduction to Physical Geography - 3 sections, 2-hour labs
View full course list in the academic calendar (Geography)
View full course list in the academic calendar (Geology)
How to Apply:
Complete the application form and submit the following in a single PDF to [email protected]
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
