Posted on: 2026-05-25
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 2: January 5 – April 12, 2027
Examination Period: April 16 – April 27, 2027
- GEOS_V 401-201 – Urban Metrology (3.0 credits)
The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere.
Prerequisites: One of GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, GEOB_V 300, GEOS_V 300, AGRO_V 244, APBI_V 244.
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, Synchronous Online
Application:
Applicants should submit their application by email to headasst@geog.ubc.ca.
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: June 08, 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.