Assistant Professor of Geography

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in physical or human geography or a closely aligned discipline with a pedagogy/teaching focus in Geographic Data Science by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in the applications of Geographic Data Science in fields such as transportation, planning, or environmental geography, among others.

We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must demonstrate teaching expertise in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures in geographic data science, including courses on geographic information systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and computer mapping applications. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry will be provided by teaching awards and accolades; presentations at significant, discipline-relevant conferences; and in a teaching dossier which includes teaching accomplishments; a statement of teaching philosophy; sample course syllabi related to the teaching of Geographic Data Science and/or GIS; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load. Teaching may include introductory, intermediate, and advanced Geographic Data Science/GIS courses, a capstone Geographic Data Science/GIS course, and a graduate-level GIS course for non-specialists.

Hiring Salary Range

The salary range is $115,000 to $145,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

About Us

The University of Toronto is a tri-campus, research-intensive institution. This appointment is at the St. George campus, which is located in the heart of Toronto and offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The University also offers opportunities to work in a wide range of collaborative programs and centres of research. For more information on working at the University of Toronto, please visit https://www.utoronto.ca/research-innovation/working-at-uoft.

For more information about the Department of Geography & Planning, please visit our home page: http://geography.utoronto.ca/.

Application Process

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by December 10, 2026.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants must submit the following materials:

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• a cover letter;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a complete teaching dossier which includes
  • a teaching statement,
  • sample syllabi and course materials; and
  • teaching evaluations
• The name and contact information of three references. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate's teaching.

The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours of an application being submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines and details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Paul Hess at chair.geoplan@utoronto.ca.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.