Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Cities, Regions, Planning Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change

The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream position in Cities, Regions, Planning. This is a Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) to the teaching stream for a one-year term to commence September 1, 2025.

This position consists mainly of teaching courses in the Cities, Regions, Planning undergraduate program, as well as Co-op preparation courses. The courses that would be taught by the successful candidate (course load 3.0) will be:

ENVS 1210F 3.0 Cities, Regions and Planning
COOP 2001 3.0 Co-op Professional Development (F)
COOP 2001 3.0 Co-op Professional Development (W)
ENVS 3228F 3.0 Doing Urban Research
ENVS 3800C 3.0 Digital Worlds and Urban Futures
ENVS 4223 3.0 Global Cities

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: PhD or PhD near completion by the appointment’s start in Urban Studies, Planning, Environmental Studies, Geography, or a related field.
• Teaching:
  • A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students (e.g. teaching accomplishments, pedagogical innovations, student and peer evaluations in introductory level courses related to cities, regions, and planning; Familiar with experiential education missions; Exposure to current (theoretical) debates/issues in the international field of planning, urban and regional studies).
  • Experience with multi-day, out-of-town filed trips is required.
  • Experience with work-integrated learning, co-op, and experiential education is preferred.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@yorku.ca).
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Lisa Dennis, ldennis@yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: July 9, 2025
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) cover letter, 3) contact information for three references; 4) any a teaching portfolio including syllabi from courses previously taught, student evaluations, peer evaluations, and a teaching statement.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to contact Lisa Dennis, ldennis@yorku.ca.
• Submit materials using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EUC_CLA

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