Assistant Professor in Geography, Health and Sustainability

About the role

The Department of Geography at McGill University seeks an Assistant Professor whose research bridges health and sustainability. The position is tenure‑track and based in Burnside Hall, offering opportunities to develop an independent research programme and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead a vigorous research agenda on topics such as climate‑related health impacts, food and water security, complex systems modelling, global health, or governance for sustainability.
• Supervise graduate students and mentor junior researchers.
• Teach introductory and advanced courses in geography, health geography, urban studies, geospatial data science, and related areas.
• Participate in departmental service, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaborations across the School of Population and Global Health, the Bieler School of the Environment, and the McGill Sustainability Park.
• Engage in field courses and international research activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential to maintain an independent, externally funded research programme.
• Experience supervising graduate students and teaching at the university level.
• Strong publication record and ability to attract research funding.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tenure‑track appointment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Access to world‑class research facilities, interdisciplinary clusters, and field sites worldwide.
• Support for collaborative research within a vibrant academic community.