Sessional Positions

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sessional Instructor Postings Spring 2026

The School of Resource and Environmental Management invites applications for the following Sessional Instructor positions:

Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

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

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact Elissa.

SD 401 Sustainable Development Studio
Location: Burnaby Campus
Appointment Dates: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Lectures: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm to 8:20 pm
Salary: $ 9,534.00 for 4 weekly contact hours
Course Description: Engages students in creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges of sustainability and development, using studio-based approaches. Explores mechanisms for effective social and environmental change and develops policies and strategies for implementing sustainability in different locations and at different scales.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics:
  • Sustainable development at the global scale; how to cultivate a more sustainable world; cases of governance, programs and policies in the Global South that foster the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in areas such as food and water security, biodiversity, inclusive economies, and clean energy. 
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to the principles, policies and practices of Sustainable Development and/or International Development.
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred. 
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply:

Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to Elissa.

1. Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
2. An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
3. A current curriculum vitae.
4. A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
5. The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
6. If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Evaluation of the adequacy of these qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion.
Closing Date: November 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Equity

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.