Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology

The Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Landscape Ecology. We seek a scientist with interests in ecological processes and patterns, and in the investigation of such processes and patterns across a range of landscape scales from local to global, including the role of human-environment interactions. Links to other branches of physical geography/earth system science are desirable. The tentative start date for this position is July 15, 2026.

Simon Fraser University is one of British Columbia's leading research universities with campuses located on the unceded traditional territories of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.  The Department of Geography at SFU is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. We rank 4^th of all Geography departments in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University subject ratings, and 1^st amongst Canadian comprehensive universities in the  2025 Maclean's University Rankings.

Candidates must have a completed Ph.D. in physical geography, earth system science, landscape ecology, or a related discipline at the time of appointment.

We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, nationally and internationally recognized program of research. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach undergraduate courses on the role of the biosphere in the earth system in the Physical Geography program such as GEOG 215 (The Biosphere), GEOG 315 (World Ecosystems) and GEOG 316 (Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles) plus related graduate courses, and to provide research direction and graduate supervision.

The Department of Geography values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to reconciliation, and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $104,700 - $148,322 (dependent on experience and inclusive of a potential market differential).

Applications should include:

• a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position,
• a CV, including a list of publications,
• the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references,
• a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to describe how they contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through their research, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable.
• two samples of relevant publications or manuscripts
• a 1-2 page teaching statement outlining experience and potential contributions to existing or new courses in our programs. Applicants are expected to explain how they support inclusive teaching practices to meet the needs of diverse groups of students, including the significance of EDI and Indigenous reconciliation, as applicable, in their teaching.

Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document.

Applications should be addressed to: Nicholas Blomley, Chair, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to February 2, 2026.

For more information about SFU Geography, visit the web site: http://www.sfu.ca/geography.html.

 SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.