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The Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenured position in Environmental Geomatics at the Associate or Full Professor level. The anticipated start date for this appointment is July 1, 2026.

We seek an innovative scholar who has teaching and research interests in Environmental Geomatics, enhancing our strengths in problem-focused, policy-relevant, and solutions-oriented teaching and learning. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Geography or a closely related discipline, and will have a proven track record of scholarly contributions at a level commensurate with an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

Our ideal candidate will complement or diversify our existing departmental strengths in environmental geomatics and applied GIS and/or remote sensing, including but not limited to the following areas of research: geomorphology, water resources, natural hazards, agriculture, sustainability, food systems, environmental conservation, environmental justice, climate risk, or ecosystem restoration. They will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching including experience with course leadership and delivery.

Candidates with research and/or teaching experience that includes innovative applications of UAVs are preferred, as are candidates with a demonstrated ability to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects and disseminate knowledge to multiple audiences.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding research portfolio, demonstrated success in mentoring students at various levels, and experience and capacity for innovation in experiential education, community-engaged learning and/or inclusive pedagogy, along with a strong service record, the ability to lead independent research programs, and a proven record of success in securing research funding. They will be expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate courses and play an active role in developing an expanded curriculum.