Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) is a community of learning grounded in scholarship and academic freedom, preparing students to be independent thinkers, ethical leaders and citizens for the common good. CUE is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for work, study, and living. We actively promote dignity for all, rejecting action and language that are harmful to mutual respect.
CUE is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton’s historic Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of over 3,000, we are known for our small class sizes and excellence in teaching. These features, and our diverse student population, provide an excellent opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian university system. CUE is an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and management.
The Faculty of Science, Department of Environmental & Physical Sciences invites applications for a Sessional Instructor for the following course, for the 2026-2027 academic year:
Fall; August 27, 2026-December 18, 2026
1. Earth Science 101 Introduction to Physical Earth Science
Calendar course description: Formation of the earth and its internal structure. Introduction to minerals, rocks, structural geology, and plate tectonics; mineral and energy resources. Fundamentals of maps and natural hazards.
Schedule:
EAS 101A (Lecture) Tuesday / Thursday (09:25 - 10:40) 3 hours / week
EAS 101AL (Lab) Tuesday (14:00 - 16:50) 3 hours / week
EAS 101BL (Lab) Wednesday (14:00 - 16:50) 3 hours / week
Winter; January 4, 2027-April 26, 2027
1. Earth Science 102 Introduction to Environmental Earth Science
Calendar course description: Solar radiation and energy balances; atmospheric processes and global heat transfer mechanisms; weather and moisture. Hydrologic cycle, glaciation and fluvial processes. Global climate classification. Earthquakes and volcanism. Fundamentals of erosion and soil formation.
Schedule:
EAS 102A (Lecture) Tuesday / Thursday (12:35 - 13:50) 3 hours/week
2. Earth Science 224 Earth Materials
Calendar course description: Minerals are building blocks of the Earth. They are all around us: in rocks, sediments, soils, ores, bones and teeth of living organisms, as well as in construction materials and electronic devices. Rocks are important reservoirs where renewable and non-renewable energy can be generated, stored, and extracted. The course addresses the formation and value of minerals and rocks as critical resources for mining, agriculture, and energy applications. Students will investigate the physical, chemical, and optical properties of critical minerals and rocks using hand specimens and petrographic microscopes. This course will examine the use of Earth materials by humans from geological, environmental, spiritual, and economic perspectives. The course will involve a review of gemstones and precious minerals, with the emphasis on their use by Indigenous communities.
Schedule:
EAS 224A (Lecture) Monday / Wednesday / Friday (13:00 - 13:50) 3 hours/week
Course descriptions can also be found at the following link: https://concordia.ab.ca/student-services/registrar/academic-calendar/2026-2027/14-0-course-descriptions/
Note: Where the course schedule has been set, Sessional Instructors must be able to accommodate the day and time noted for the respective course.
Please note, these opportunities are available to begin August 27, 2026.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chair, Department of Environmental & Physical Sciences, the Sessional Instructor’s responsibilities include:
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Prepare and deliver weekly instructional lectures, assignments, and examinations relevant to the course taught;
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grade assignments and exams;
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provide constructive feedback to students, including effective individualized strategies to support student success;
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maintain regular office hours;
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work collegially as a team member with the Department and Faculty leadership, Lab Instructors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
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Doctoral or master’s degree or equivalent in Earth Science, Environmental Science or a related field is required;
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excellent communication skills, both oral and written is required;
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demonstrated empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students, is required;
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proficiency with Google Email and Apps, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is preferred;
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post-secondary teaching effectiveness as demonstrated through student evaluations would be an asset;
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experience using a learning management system, such as Moodle, and familiarity with educational technologies, with an aptitude to learn other software as required, would be an asset; and
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the ability to pass a clean criminal record check is required.
Interest and Applications:
For further information, interested individuals may contact Dr. Makan Golizeh, Chair, Environmental & Physical Sciences at [email protected].
Application Packages should include:
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Curriculum vitae and cover letter.
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Official transcripts of graduate-level courses and designation confirmation.
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Letter describing teaching philosophy.
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Recent teaching evaluations, if available.
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Names and contact information of three academic and/or professional employment references.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and must be eligible to work in Canada.
Closing Date: Application review will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Concordia University of Edmonton encourages applications from members of racialized groups, visible minorities, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and others who may support a diversity of perspectives at CUE. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
