Job Description

Position description

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The Department of Geography and Environment at Mount Allison University invites applications for a stipendiary (part-time) teaching position to teach "Natural Resource Management" (GENS/GENV 2101), a 2nd year undergraduate course. This course serves as an introduction to and review of natural resources management in Canada, with an emphasis on renewable resources including forests, fisheries, wildlife and protected areas. The course is cross listed in Environmental Science (BSc) and Environmental Studies (BA) and so addresses both the ecological and human dimensions of natural resources management and conservation. The class size is approximately 63 students and is scheduled for the 2026 winter term (early January to late April 2026). The course is listed as synchronous online and is scheduled MWF from 10:30-11:20am. All qualified candidates interested to teach remotely are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their applications.



The successful applicant will have a PhD (or ABD) and expertise relating to themes common to the interdisciplinary study of natural resources management.



Your application package must include the following: a cover letter describing your teaching experience and/or knowledge of the course subject matter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of 3 references. Please send your application package to:

Dr. Tim Reiffenstein, Chair of the Search Committee

Department of Geography and Environment, Mount Allison University

144 Main Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1A7

Email: treiffen@mta.ca


The review of applications will begin October 28th and will continue until the position is filled.