Faculty of Arts & Science - Assistant Professor; Environmental Science

Faculty of Arts & Science – Assistant Professor (Environmental Science)

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research‑intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot Territory, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Environmental Science
. The successful candidate will hold a joint appointment in both the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Geography & Environment. The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $79,132 to $98,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a scholar who can strengthen and complement our current research capacity in the fields of environmental science, ecology, and physical geography
. General research topics of interest include, but are not limited to, organismal or ecosystem ecology, biogeography, climate and environmental change, wetlands, and biogeochemistry.

The successful candidate will develop a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative research program that attracts outstanding graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows, while successfully competing for external research funding from the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) among other granting agencies. The candidate will have access to the Aquatic Research Facility (ARF),
Westcastle Field Station
, and the Institute for Geospatial Inquiry, Instruction & Innovation (i4

Geo).

The successful candidate must be able to teach in the undergraduate Environmental Science (ENVS) program that is jointly administered by the Department of Biological Sciences (BIOL) and the Department of Geography & Environment (GEOG). This will include introductory Environmental Science and other courses (for current course offerings, search for BIOL, ENVS, and GEOG at: ).

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent), preferably with relevant postdoctoral experience.

Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Living and benefiting from the Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (ULeithbridge) acknowledges and deeply appreciates the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honours the traditions of the Blackfoot people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people,
Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking over the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park
. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See the Canadian Real Estate Association national price map to compare average Canadian housing prices. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighborhoods on both sides of the coulees and well‑planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.

• Letter of application
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