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Sessional Position

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sessional Instructor Postings Fall Semester 2025

The School of Resource and Environmental Management invites applications for the following Sessional Instructor positions:
Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

REM 357 Planning for Sustainable Food Systems
Location: Burnaby Campus
Appointment Dates: August 31 to December 19, 2025
Lectures: Friday, 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm
Salary: $5,902.00 for 2 weekly contact hours

Course Description: Provides students with the tools to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the current food system and will encourage them to critically analyze diverse solutions from both the global South and global North to build a more sustainable food system. Students will work collaboratively with the instructor to examine diverse and interdisciplinary approaches to food sustainability and strengthen their problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics: 
  • Food systems,
  • Food system planning,
  • Agroecology,
  • Agriculture and the role of responsible technologies,
  • Food justice, food sovereignty, and food security,
  • Understanding of both local and international food systems-related issues and the role of international institutions.
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to food studies, agri-food, and food system planning
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply:

Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to Elissa.

1. Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
2. An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
3. A current curriculum vitae.
4. A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
5. The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
6. If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Evaluation of the adequacy of these qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion.

Closing Date: June 30, 2025.

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SD 381 Building Sustainable Communities
Location: Burnaby Campus
Appointment Dates: August 31 to December 19, 2025
Lectures: Tuesday 4:30-8:20pm
Salary: $9534 for 4 weekly contact hours

Course Description: Engages students in understanding how to plan and cultivate sustainability at the community and city level, taking into consideration the environmental, economic, and social aspects of development. Explores and analyzes policy instruments, planning tools, and strategies from around the world for engaging people and institutions in building sustainable communities. Prerequisite: One of PLAN 100, PLAN 200, REM 100, or SD 281; and 45 units. Students with credit for REM 381 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree, PhD preferred.
• Knowledge of the following topics:
  • Engages students in understanding how to plan and cultivate sustainability at the community and city level, taking into consideration the ecological, economic, cultural, and social aspects of development.
  • Explores and analyzes policy instruments, planning tools, and strategies from around the world for engaging people and institutions in building sustainable communities and sustainable transitions.
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to the principles, policies and practices Sustainable Community Development and/or Sustainable Cities and/or Urban Planning or related topics.
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred.
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply:

Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to Elissa.

1. Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
2. An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
3. A current curriculum vitae.
4. A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
5. The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
6. If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Evaluation of the adequacy of these qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion.

Closing Date: June 30, 2025.  

Equity

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS POSITIONS
FALL 2025

Please review the location information carefully as some courses will be offered remotely and some will be offered in person.

** Please check the schedule of classes PRIOR to submitting your application. **

PLAN 100 Introduction to Planning – 1-2 TA positions (Marking and assessment consultation)
Compensation: 3.00-4.00 BUs $4,296-$5,728 (GTA1)/$4,986-$6,648 (GTA2)
Location: Online
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Laura Tate
Qualifications: Knowledge of community and environmental planning issues (transportation, housing, climate change, food and agriculture, placemaking) demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material. 

SD 100 Sustainable Futures – 1 TA position (Marking and assessment consultation, pending enrollment)
Compensation: 2.00-4.00 BUs $2,864-$5,728 (GTA1)/$3,324-$6,648 (GTA2)
Location: Online
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Andreanne Doyon
Qualifications: Knowledge of sustainability and climate action, including environmental and social challenges, and interest in positive and practical solutions for change.

REM 100 Global Change – 2-3 TA positions
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Kyle Wilson
Qualifications: Knowledge of sustainable resource management theory: global problems, international economy, energy, industry, urban challenge, institutional and legal issues.

REM 202W Technical Communication for Environmental Professionals and Planners – 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge of the conventions of writing used in journal articles and technical reports. Experience editing the work of others and experience with Zotero are assets.

REM 211 Introduction to Applied Ecology - 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Anne Salomon
Qualifications: Strong background in ecology or applied ecology. Should be familiar with national and international conservation and management problems in both marine and terrestrial systems.

REM 311 Applied Population Ecology - 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge of applied ecology (including problems at the population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization) demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material. Experience with R is an asset.

REM 321 Ecological Economics – 1-2 TA positions
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: John Axsen
Qualifications: Strong background in ecological economics with special emphasis on environmental change and sustainability.

REM 350 Energy Management for a Sustainable Climate and Society – 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Surrey Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Will Niver
Qualifications: Knowledge of multi-disciplinary approaches to sustainable energy (thermodynamics, resource endowments, technologies, economics, policies, politics, economic development, international diplomacy, and human psychology) as demonstrated by completion of REM 650 or equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.

REM 355 Sustainable Transportation for a Zero-Emissions World– 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Jonn Axsen
Qualifications: Knowledge of multi-disciplinary approaches to sustainable energy (thermodynamics, resource endowments, technologies, economics, policies, politics, economic development, international diplomacy, and human psychology) as demonstrated by completion of REM 650 or equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.

REM 356W Environmental Policy – 1-2 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Andres Cisneros-Montemayor
Qualifications: Strong background in social science with emphasis on institutional and legal issues. Strong academic writing.

REM 357 Building Sustainable Food Systems – 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: TBD
Qualifications: Knowledge of food systems and sustainability; knowledge of food policies and regulations demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.

REM 388 Wildlife Conservation – 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge of taxonomy and ecology of wildlife (including issues related to species at risk, human-wildlife coexistence, and resource-management decisions) demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.

REM 412 Environmental Modeling – 1 TA position
Compensation: 2.17 BUs $3,076 (GTA1)/ $3,536 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Brett van Poorten
Qualifications: Must have completed REM 612 or equivalent course or have relevant experience in such courses as BICS 204, Math 151 or 157, Math 152 or 155, Math 310, Stat 101, 103, or 301.

REM 471 Forest Ecosystem Management – 1 TA position (Marking and assessment consultation, pending enrollment)
Compensation: 2.17-4.17 BUs $3,076-$6,860 (GTA1)/ $3,536-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: September 3 to December 19, 2025
Instructor: Sophie Wilkinson
Qualifications: A background in forest ecology, conservation, and management, either through academic work or experience.

** Closing Date for all positions: Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm

Please direct any questions to Elissa Cyr, Manager Academic and Administrative Services. Please submit completed application forms to the REM office via email to reminfo@sfu.ca. Application forms can be found on the .

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Privacy: The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements. The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.a (iv) of the Collective Agreement. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.