Job Description

Expression of Interest
Sessional Instructors, Structural Geology
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
From August 30, 2025, to January 2, 2026
Employment Opportunity No.: 25.64
The Yukon University Earth Sciences program is looking for 1-2 sessional instructor(s) to teach its second-year Structural Geology course (GEOL 208) in the Fall 2025 term.
The instructor(s) will be responsible for:

• lecture instruction (3 hours per week),
• a hands-on laboratory component (3 hours per week) that will include field-based exercises in the Whitehorse area.

Additional details about the GEOL 208 course and its content can be found at
The lecture and laboratory components may be split between two instructors, but a single instructor is preferred. Compensation for lecture section instruction reflects a sessional hire with fixed stipend ($5750-$6500 depending on instructor credentials). Lab instruction is structured as an hourly casual contract ($39.18-$44.08/hour).
Applicants should provide a CV or resume and brief cover letter outlining previous experience in structural geology and post-secondary education. Applicants must have a M.Sc. or higher credential in geoscience or a related field.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.
Questions about this teaching opportunity can be directed to:
EE Dr. Joel Cubley, Associate Professor, Earth Sciences
Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:
Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.
Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.