"Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Climate and Environmental Change (Professor or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track)"

Position Overview

The Department of Geography and Tourism Studies (DGTS) in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Brock University welcomes applications from world-leading scholars in Climate and Environmental Change for the Canada Impact+ Research Chair. This prestigious chair is part of a $1 billion federal investment to attract internationally renowned researchers outside Canada in strategic priority areas like environment, climate resilience, and the Arctic.

Valued at $8M or $4M over 8 years (with possible 4-year extension), it supports transformative physical science research on climate change impacts (e.g., Arctic/boreal ecosystems, Great Lakes, water resources, extreme weather) and resilience strategies. Chairholders will build partnerships, mobilize research into practice/policy, and develop HQP.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovative research program aligned with federal priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for adaptation/mitigation strategies.
• Teach in BSc physical geography; supervise students.
• Contribute to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Qualifications

• International recognition in climate/environmental research.
• PhD or equivalent; eligible for Professor or promotion to Professor within 2 years.
• Proven impact via publications, grants, knowledge mobilization.
• Residing outside Canada.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching/mentorship.

Salary and Benefits

Target range: $128,000 - $178,000 CAD annually. Competitive benefits, research support, partial teaching release, start-up funds.

Location

St. Catharines Main Campus, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada.

Application Process

Submit via Brock Careers. Include: letter of interest, research program description, CV, teaching/mentorship statements, EDI statement, 3 referees. Closing: February 14, 2026.

Contact: Dr. David Goldblum, Chair of Search Committee (geog_tour_chair@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 ext. 3423).