Assistant Professor in Geography, Health and Sustainability

Position Description

McGill University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Geography with a research focus on the interface of health and sustainability.

• the health and well-being impacts of climate change, including climate-related disasters and disaster response;
• health and food systems, including food/water safety and security;
• modelling complex systems at the intersection of health and environment;
• global health, One Health, vector-borne diseases;
• or governance for health and sustainability transformations.

Job Duties

The Department of Geography at McGill University has active research clusters in human and physical geography, geospatial data science, and sustainability science. In addition, there are various cross-university research opportunities in health and sustainability in many departments and programs, such as the McGill School of Population and Global Health, the Bieler School of the Environment, and the development of the McGill Sustainability Park (). The Department of Geography offers different undergraduate (B.A., B.Sc. and B.A. & Sc.) programs in physical and human geography, e.g. a minor in health geography, a major in urban studies, a recently created major in geospatial data science, as well as an interfaculty undergraduate program in Sustainability Science and Society. The Department of Geography offers field courses in Montreal, Eastern Canada, East Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Geography or a related field. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the ability or potential to maintain a vigorous, independent research program, supervise graduate students, and teach introductory and advanced classes in support of the Department's programs.

Faculty / Department / Unit

Faculty of Science, Geography Department

Job Type

Tenure-track

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

References of shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly following a review of applications, which will begin October 15, 2026.

Eligibility

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Required Documents

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• statement of research interests
• statement of teaching interests
• names and contact information of three referees

Equity / Diversity

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence.

We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged.

Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns.

Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path.

This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate's record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify.

It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Located in one of the world's great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.

For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world's most significant issues.

McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future.

McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada's greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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