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.
The Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics
The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics is a vibrant department that prides itself on training students to help solve complex environmental problems. We have 17 faculty members and four staff, all of whom are committed to delivering high-impact learning opportunities through four undergraduate majors, two in the Bachelor of Science Environmental Science and two in the Bachelor of Arts programs. Faculty have dynamic and productive research programs, working closely with grad students in our PhD, MA and MSc programs. We are also home to a professional Masters in Conservation Leadership and host the geospatial stream of the Master of Data Science, a Vector Institute accredited program. We strive to be a supportive community, modeling a healthy and accountable workplace by doing our work responsibly and with integrity on and off campus and pride ourselves on having a collaborative, inclusive and welcoming environment that approaches diversity and wellness among our members as key ingredients in our collective success. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are underrepresented or historically marginalized in higher education. Find out more about our department by visiting our webpage: geg.uoguelph.ca.
The University of Guelph
The University of Guelph resides on the traditional lands and territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and Huron Wendat. These lands are now home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We offer our respect and gratitude to our Indigenous neighbours and affirm our responsibility to realize our commitments to reconciliation through ongoing action. We are guided in this work by Bi-Naagward | It Comes into View, the Indigenous Initiatives Strategy.
The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of over 144,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.
Application Process
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant. SuccessFactors: Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
Assessment of applications will begin on May 13, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #2346) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):
(1) a cover letter introducing your research program and pedagogical approach;
(2) a curriculum vitae;
(3) the names and contact information of 3 references
Candidates advancing to the next stage will be requested to submit a teaching dossier and research statement, and their references will be contacted at that time.
Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Robin Roth
Professor and Chair
Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Questions about this position and/or application process may be directed to Ryan Laforest, Administrative Assistant to the Chair, at [email protected]
Date Posted: 04/13/2026
Deadline: 06/13/2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.
This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).
The University of Guelph commits to fostering inclusive excellence through promoting Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Inclusion is a core pillar of Our Time, our strategic plan, which pledges to “transform our human resources, governance and student services and practices across the University to enable us to recruit a diverse student, faculty and staff body and support them in achieving their personal, professional and scholarly goals.” The University commits to creating and maintaining “equitable work environments that empower us in our pursuit of student, faculty and staff success, research excellence, innovation and impact.”
The University of Guelph invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We strongly welcome and encourage applications from members of designated groups in employment, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The University of Guelph recognizes that career paths can be diverse and career interruptions may occur. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like considerations given to the impact of any circumstances, such as (but not limited to) those due to health and/or family reasons, that may have affected an applicant’s record of achievement. You are not required to disclose these circumstances in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these circumstances do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting The University of Guelph is committed to ensuring all applicants have fair and equitable participation in the hiring process. If you anticipate needing medical accommodations during the recruitment or selection processes, confidential assistance is available on request by contacting Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674. If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the hiring process or for more information and support, please visit the University’s Occupational Health and Wellness or contact OHW at [email protected].
