51社区黑料

Faculty Position

51社区黑料 the Program and Job Description

The School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM) at 51社区黑料 invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the modelling and analysis of greenhouse gas reduction policies and the energy transition.

REM is an applied graduate and undergraduate school in which both social and natural scientists apply inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to research in resource and environmental management. Our mission is to inspire leadership and improve decision-making in environmental management through internationally recognized research, education, professional practice, and community engagement to support a socially just and ecologically sustainable world. We value diversity in ways of knowing and scientific approaches and foster a culture of inclusion and mutual appreciation and respect.

There is an urgent need for research and its application to help advance solutions for climate change mitigation. We solicit applications from interdisciplinary social scientists whose research focuses on the challenging process of designing, implementing, and sustaining effective mitigation policies to transition energy systems to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite applications from Ph.D. scientists with demonstrated expertise in the interdisciplinary aspects of economics, quantitative social sciences, policy analysis, and/or technological change. PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized program of research, teaching, engagement, and knowledge mobilization aimed at improving climate change mitigation policy design and implementation. They will employ rigorous quantitative social science methods (e.g., simulation, statistical analysis, optimization, equilibrium, technology adoption modeling and analysis) to produce practical outputs that inform real-world climate policy design. The ideal candidate may consider taking on the leadership of the REM-based Canadian Energy and Emissions Data Centre (CEEDC; /ceedc.html) into their research program. While the energy transition is intended to be the main focus due to its urgency, research links to other sustainability challenges are encouraged.

The position will contribute energy- and policy-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in REM, effectively bridging concepts from multiple disciplines to provide a holistic view of the complexities of natural resources and environmental management. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an established undergrad interdisciplinary course in sustainable energy and climate (REM 350) as well as any of REM鈥檚 economics and policy courses (REM 321, REM 356W, REM 621, REM 644). They may also teach other undergrad and graduate courses in one or more research areas in REM, including but not limited to Introductions to Resource Management (REM 100, REM 200) and Systems Thinking (REM 221). This position aims to maintain these critical contributions in REM, while continuing to build interconnections with other natural and social scientists in REM, the Faculty of Environment, and SFU.

The expected start date is July 15, 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter summarizing their application,
• A Curriculum Vitae,
• Names and contacts of 3 reference contacts,
• Two samples of relevant publications, and
• A brief (4-6 page) statement of their research vision, perspectives on knowledge mobilization, and teaching/mentoring philosophy. Applicants should explicitly explain how their current and future research will advance solutions for the climate change challenge.

Please indicate whether you are legally eligible to work in Canada. Reference letters will only be requested from short-listed candidates. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, with preference being given to applications received by January 4, 2026. Please submit your application as a single PDF formatted document to remdir_assist@sfu.ca, addressed to:

Dr. Pascal Haegeli
Director, School of Resource and Environmental Management
51社区黑料, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C., CANADA V5A 1S6
TEL: 778-782-3074

For more information about REM, visit the web site.

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the 51社区黑料Board of Governors.

51社区黑料鈥檚 School of Resource and Environmental Management respectfully and with gratitude acknowledges that we work on the shared Unceded Traditional Territories of the S岣祑x瘫 w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛 蓹m (Musqueam), s蓹l虛 ilw虛 蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem), q虛 铆c虛 蓹y虛 (Katzie), q始史a:n虛 茮始蓹n虛 (Kwantlen), Qayqayt and numerous St贸:l艒 Nations in Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. We acknowledge and support the self-governance and rights of Indigenous nations over their lands.

51社区黑料is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Faculty salaries at 51社区黑料are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 51社区黑料Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is as follows (dependent on experience and inclusive of market differential):

• Instructor is $98,340 to $113,340
• Assistant Professor: $104,700 to $148,322

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/51社区黑料Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

Sessional Position

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sessional Instructor Postings Spring 2026

The School of Resource and Environmental Management invites applications for the following Sessional Instructor positions:

Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

51社区黑料is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact Elissa.

SD 401 Sustainable Development Studio
Location: Burnaby Campus
Appointment Dates: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Lectures: Wednesdays, 4:30 pm to 8:20 pm
Salary: $ 9,534.00 for 4 weekly contact hours
Course Description: Engages students in creating innovative solutions to real-world challenges of sustainability and development, using studio-based approaches. Explores mechanisms for effective social and environmental change and develops policies and strategies for implementing sustainability in different locations and at different scales.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, PhD preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of the following topics:
  • Sustainable development at the global scale; how to cultivate a more sustainable world; cases of governance, programs and policies in the Global South that foster the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in areas such as food and water security, biodiversity, inclusive economies, and clean energy. 
• Relevant experience in teaching / research related to the principles, policies and practices of Sustainable Development and/or International Development.
• Experience with experiential and /or case-based learning preferred. 
• Evidence of teaching experience and excellence (i.e., student reviews, other references)

To Apply:

Please submit your formal application (including the documents listed below) by the deadline via e-mail to Elissa.

1. Please indicate the course(s) you are most interested in by order of preference.
2. An application letter outlining your qualifications and interests with specific reference to the course description.
3. A current curriculum vitae.
4. A selection of students reviews from previous courses taught.
5. The names and phone numbers of two references familiar with your professional experience.
6. If submitting electronically, please include your name in all document names (i.e. jdoe_appl.doc, jdoe_refs.doc, jdoe_cv.doc, jdoe_course.doc).

Evaluation of the adequacy of these qualifications is at the Chair鈥檚/Director鈥檚 discretion.
Closing Date: November 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Equity

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 51社区黑料, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

Research Assistant Position

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Research Assistant Posting

The School of Resource and Environmental Management invites applications for the following Research Assistant Position:
Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

51社区黑料is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact Elissa.

The Integrated Fisheries Ecology Lab in the School of Resource and Environmental Management is seeking an upper-level undergraduate or graduate Research Assistant to support Master of Resource Management (MRM) research that analyses the efficacy of commercial chum fishery closure in the Central Coast of British Columbia. More information on this research project can be found . To support this analysis, this position will help coalesce a large dataset that includes annual government reports from 1981-present that describes fishing regulations each year. Understanding how the fishing regulations have changed over time and comparing them with changing abundance and catch can help us to better understand if/how the regulations impacted fish abundance, which can help with recommending better future harvest scenarios for when the fishery reopens.  

Other research priorities may be identified on this project or others in the Lab during the Spring 2026 term as student capacity allows.

Responsibilities:

• Review and synthesize annual Record of Management Strategy (RMS) documents from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, from 1981 鈥� 2016; review Post Season Reports (PSR) from DFO from 2017 鈥� present; for information related to the regulations of the Area 8 commercial chum gillnet fishery.
• Compile a dataset (in R or Excel, etc.) that merges annual regulations with catch and abundance datasets.
• Compile available datasets on spatial or temporal environmental drivers (e.g., sea surface temperatures, oceanographic drivers).
• Document workflows and assist in preparing reproducible scripts (as applicable) for future use by lab members.

Qualifications:

• Preferred experience with MS Excel, R, and/or ArcGIS for dataset manipulations and arrangements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Interest in fisheries management, co-governance, or spatial modelling are an asset but not required.

Position Details:

• Hours: ~8-10 hours per week for 3 months with possibility of extension
• Start date: Spring term 2026
• Compensation: $24.74/hour

To Apply:
Please send a brief statement of interest, your CV, and a description of relevant coding/computational experience to Lindsay Begemann and Dr. Kyle Wilson. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Evaluation of the adequacy of these qualifications is at the supervisor鈥檚 discretion.

Closing Date: Friday December 19^th, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)

Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.

The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 51社区黑料, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.

TEACHING ASSISTANTS POSITIONS

TA Application Form

TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Spring 2026

The School of Resource and Environmental Management invites applications for the following Teaching Assistants positions:

Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

51社区黑料is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact Elissa.

Please review the location information carefully as some courses will be offered remotely and some will be offered in person.

** Please check the schedule of classes PRIOR to submitting your application. **

PLAN 100 Introduction to Planning 鈥� 1-2 TA positions
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs: $4,508-5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Tammara Soma
Qualifications: Knowledge of community and environmental planning issues (transportation, housing, climate change, food and agriculture, placemaking) demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material. 

PLAN/REM 319 Environmental and Planning Law 鈥� 1 TA position (Marking and course support)
Compensation: 3.17 BUs: $4,508 (GTA1)/ $5,198 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Devon Page
Qualifications: Knowledge of environmental law in British Columbia; a strong background in sustainable resource management theory, including public policy/planning, conflict resolution, urban challenge, institutional and legal issues demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.  

PLAN/REM 495 Professional Planning/Resource and Environmental Management Capstone 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 2.17 BUs: $3,076 (GTA1)/ $3,536 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Anne Salomon
Qualifications: Knowledge / background in resource management (including ecology, ecological economics, public policy/planning); experience with project and group work an asset; knowledge of REM classes an asset.

REM 100 Global Change 鈥� 2-3 TA positions (Marking and Assessment Consultation)
Compensation: 2.00-4.00 BUs: $2,864-$5,728 (GTA1)/$3,324-$6,648 (GTA2)
Location: Online
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge of sustainable resource management theory: global problems, international economy, energy, industry, urban challenge, institutional and legal issues.

REM 200 Introduction to Resource and Environmental Management in Canada 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs: $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Qualifications: Strong background in a relevant discipline with a strong background in sustainable resource management theory. Should be familiar with commons problems, the Canadian economy, as well as environmental challenges in energy, industry and urban development in Canada, and institutional and legal issues pertaining to Canada's environment, including those relevant to First Nations.

REM 207 Indigenous Peoples and Resource Management 鈥� 1-2 TA positions
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs: $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/ $5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Jonathan Boron
Qualifications:  Some previous coursework in Indigenous studies is a benefit, and a keen critical interest in Indigenous-Settler relations in Canada, reconciliation, and environmental issues.

REM 221 Systems Thinking and the Environment 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs: $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/ $5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: TBA
Qualifications: Knowledge of concepts associated with systems thinking (e.g., stocks, flows, feedbacks, equilibria) as applied to environmental and social systems. Awareness of how these concepts have been used to build complex environmental constructs such as resilience and anarchy. Preference will be given to applications with demonstrated application of skills through modelling. Experience with Excel and a systems software such as InsightMaker, Vensim, or Stella are an asset.

REM 225 Quantitative Toolkit for Social-Ecological Systems 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs: $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Brett van Poorten
Qualifications: Working knowledge of basic quantitative methods including (i) linear, exponential, and power models and (ii) basic descriptive statistics, linear regression, and hypothesis testing. Problem sets include summarizing and graphing data, and fitting quantitative models to data involving disease outbreaks, natural hazards, and population dynamics. Academic or equivalent work experience with MS Excel and R is an asset.

REM 311 Applied Population Ecology 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-4.17 BUs: $4,508-$5,940 (GTA1)/$5,198-$6,860 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge of applied ecology (including problems at the population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization) demonstrated by equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material. Experience with R is an asset.

REM 325 Uncertainty, Risk, and Decision Analysis 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 2.17-3.17 BUs: $3,076-$4,508 (GTA1)/$3,536-$5,198 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Kyle Wilson
Qualifications: Must have a good working knowledge uncertainty in social-ecological systems, quantitative decision analysis, basic rules of probability (including conditional and marginal probability), and excellent communication skills. Academic or equivalent work experience with MS Excel is also required.

REM 350 Energy Management for a Sustainable Climate and Society 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs: $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: William Niver
Qualifications: Knowledge of multi-disciplinary approaches to sustainable energy (thermodynamics, resource endowments, technologies, economics, policies, politics, economic development, international diplomacy, and human psychology) as demonstrated by completion of REM 650 or equivalent combination of experience and academic work sufficient to interpret the course material.

REM 375 Ecology and Conservation of Coastal BC 鈥� 1 TA position
Compensation: 3.17-5.17 BUs: $4,508-$7,372 (GTA1)/$5,198-$8,522 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Scott Harrison
Qualifications: Knowledge / experience of management issues of coastal BC; MATH 151 or 157, MATH 152 or 155, STAT 201, 203, or 301 an asset.

REM 445 Environmental Risk Assessment 鈥� 1 TA position (Pending enrollment)
Compensation: 2.17-3.17 BUs: $3,076-$4,508 (GTA1)/ $3,536-$5,198 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Frank Gobas
Qualifications: Calculus I&II (incl integration, differentiation, matrix algebra); statistics; environmental chemistry; analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry; high level of familiarity with excel & computer programming; experience in environmental and/or molecular toxicology.

SD 100 Sustainable Futures 鈥� 1-2 TA positions (Marking and assessment consultation)
Compensation: 2.00-4.00 BUs: $2,864-$5,728 (GTA1)/$3,324-$6,648 (GTA2)
Location: Online
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Sophie Wilkinson
Qualifications: Knowledge of sustainability and climate action, including environmental and social challenges, and interest in positive and practical solutions for change.

SD 281 Introduction to Sustainability 鈥� 2-3 TA positions (Marking and assessment consultation)
Compensation: 2.00-4.00 BUs: $2,864-$5,728 (GTA1)/$3,324-$6,648 (GTA2)
Location: Online
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Tammara Soma
Qualifications: Knowledge of the following topics: challenges and opportunities for developing sustainable communities and a sustainable world, through the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); an understanding of strengths and weaknesses of conventional approaches to development and of sustainable development; emphasis on urban areas in the Global North and Global South; experience in leading tutorials and grading undergraduate courses; Background in Sustainable Development, Community Planning, and/or International Development preferred.

SD 481 Global Sustainability Governance and Action 鈥� 1 TA Position (Marking and course support, pending enrollment)
Compensation: 2.17-3.17 BUs: $3,076-$4,508 (GTA1)/$3,536-$5,198 (GTA2)
Location: Burnaby Campus (In person)
Duration: January 5 to April 28, 2026
Instructor: Andr茅s Cisneros-Montemayor
Qualifications: Knowledge of international development goals (e.g., under the UN SDGs, UNFCCC or the Convention on Biological Diversity). An understanding of conventional policy cycles and specific components (agendas, strategies, decisions, implementation, evaluation), including critiques thereof. Familiarity with common development planning tools such as logical frameworks and theories of change. Emphasis is on global development challenges and historical trends, but with a view to local application

** Closing Date for all positions: Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Please direct any questions to Elissa Cyr, Manager Academic and Administrative Services. Please submit completed application forms to the REM office via email. Application forms can be found on the REM website.

The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Privacy: The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements. The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.a (iv) of the Collective Agreement. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, 51社区黑料, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.