Posted on: 2026-04-23
Department of Geography, The University of British Columbia
Note: The courses listed below are subject to budgetary approval, conditional upon satisfactory enrolment and will be governed by UBC’s “Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional Faculty Members”. Scheduled days of the week, times and assigned rooms are also subject to change.
Term 1: September 8 – December 7, 2026
Examination Period: December 11 – December 22, 2026
- GEOG_V 371-101 – Research Strategies in Geography (3.0 credits)
Formulating a research problem and selecting an appropriate research strategy. Research strategies range from social scientific survey methods to ethnography. Priority enrolment for honours and major students in Geography.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, GEOG 212, in-person with labs - GEOS_V 372-101 – Cartography (3.0 credits)
Cartographic methods: development of cartography; projections; data ordering, compilation and symbolization; cartographic design, map reproduction.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, GEOG 212, in-person with labs
Recommended prerequisites: GEOB/GEOS_V 102 or 103 - GEOG_V 412-101 – Water Management: Theory, Policy, and Practice (3.0 credits)
Interdisciplinary analysis of critical water issues, in Canada and internationally. Focus on social science perspectives. Emphasis on presentation, research, and essay-writing skills.
Schedule: Monday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, GEOG 229, in-person
Prerequisite: GEOG 310
Term 2: January 5 – April 12, 2027
Examination Period: April 16 – April 27, 2027
- GEOG_V 250-201 / URST_V 200-200 – Cities (3.0 credits)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the city in the context of contemporary globalization. Analysis of urban patterns and processes from the theoretical perspectives of various disciplines and methodologies.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, GEOG 100, in-person with labs - GEOG_V 357-201 – Society, Culture & Space (3.0 credits)
The development of social and behavioural geography, focusing on how places, landscapes, and environments both reflect and shape social life. Third year standing is recommended.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, GEOG 212, in-person with labs - GEOG_V 371-201 – Research Strategies in Geography (3.0 credits)
Formulating a research problem and selecting an appropriate research strategy. Research strategies range from social scientific survey methods to ethnography. Priority enrolment for honours and major students in Geography.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, GEOG 212, in-person with labs - GEOS_V 372-201 – Cartography (3.0 credits)
Cartographic methods: development of cartography; projections; data ordering, compilation and symbolization; cartographic design, map reproduction.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, GEOG 212, in-person with labs
Recommended prerequisites: GEOB/GEOS_V 102 or 103 - GEOS_V 373-201 – Remote Sensing: Monitoring Earth’s Surface from Afar (3.0 credits)
Aerial photography; measurement from aerial photographs; photo-interpretation in geographic analysis; remote sensing of the earth’s surface and atmosphere.
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, CHEM C124, in-person with labs
Recommended prerequisites: GEOB/GEOS_V 270 or third-year standing in ENSC or GEOS (or GEOB) - GEOG_V 395-201 – Culture, Nature, and Coloniality in Latin America (3.0 credits)
Socio-ecologies in 1491; Spanish colonialism and biological imperialism; contemporary coloniality and neoliberalism; and social movements.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, GEOG 200, in-person with labs - GEOG/URST_V 450-201 – Urban Research (3.0 credits)
Historical, legal, and quantitative analysis of urban research. Emphasis on spatial, racial, and political dynamics of urban inequality.
Schedule: Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, GEOG 214, in-person
Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing
Application:
Applicants must apply through the Geography website using the following link: https://geog.air.arts.ubc.ca/sessional-lectureship-application-for-2026W/
Applications must hold a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree), or have advanced to full candidacy by the application deadline.
The application should be submitted as a single PDF file (maximum size 15MB) and include the following documents in the order specified:
- Cover letter addressed to the Head, Geraldine Pratt, highlighting previous teaching or relevant experience
- Sample course outline
- Names and contact information of three referees
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (one page)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- One-page statement about their experience working with a diverse student body and their contributions or potential contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion
In addition, applicants must upload a current curriculum vitae in a separate PDF file (maximum size 15MB).
Doctoral students interested in applying must submit a proposal that outlines the benefits of teaching and the impact of teaching on their current progress in the program. The proposal should then be endorsed and signed by their supervisor/s. Only endorsed proposals will be considered.
For further inquiries, please contact Connie Cheung, Recruit and Appointment Co-ordinator, at headasst@geog.ubc.ca.
Deadline: May 24, 2026
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; qualified Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.