CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITION IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2025 TERM 

Date of posting: Nov. 25, 2024 

Deadline for applications: Dec. 3, 2024 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell
Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Winter term of the 2024-25 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Selection of instructors and renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912. 
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 3340.2 Geography of Nova Scotia 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

This course may be switched to remote asynchronous mode. Please indicate your preference for synchronous or  asynchronous mode in your application. 

Course description: Students will explore the geographical diversity of the province, with particular  emphasis on interrelationships between physical and human patterns. A section on the physical environment is  followed by a discussion of settlement, cultural patterns, and economic development. Current issues of resource  development, industrial reorganization, environmental management, and land use planning are addressed.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2025 TERM 

Date of posting: Sept. 20, 2024 

Deadline for applications: Sept. 30, 2024 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Winter term of the 2024-25 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Selection of instructors and renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912. 
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 1100.2A Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 1100.2B Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 1200.2 People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2315.2 The Oceans 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: A geographic study of the physical, environmental, economic and societal aspects of  the world’s oceans. Examination of the development of traditional and new uses of the oceans will focus  attention on management issues. Regional case studies will be used to illustrate evolving concepts of oceanic  management, including marine protected areas, territorial seas, and conflict of use issues.

GEOG 2349.2 Cultural Geography 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Students are introduced to the core geographic concept of place and critically examine  its role in shaping (while in turn being shaped by) significant dimensions of cultural identity, including  nationalism, heritage, religion, language, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, fashion, food, music and dance. 

GEOG 3340.2 Geography of Nova Scotia 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: Students will explore the geographical diversity of the province, with particular  emphasis on interrelationships between physical and human patterns. A section on the physical environment is  followed by a discussion of settlement, cultural patterns, and economic development. Current issues of resource  development, industrial reorganization, environmental management, and land use planning are addressed. 

GEOG 3380.2 Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation 

Dates: 08-JAN-2025 – 23-APR-2025 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Students will examine global, regional and sectoral impacts of climate change with an  emphasis on geographical, bio-physical and socio-economic factors influencing risk and vulnerability. Students  will explore how individuals and communities can increase resilience through adaptation using regional and  international examples.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

FALL 2024 TERM 

Date of posting: July 18, 2024 

Deadline for applications: July 30, 2024 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Fall term of the 2024-25 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Selection of instructors and renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 2341.1 Economic Geography 

Dates: 04-SEP-2024 – 23-DEC-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: The economy is continuously changing, serving as a catalyst for restructuring and  reorganizing. Students will be introduced to the key foundations of economic geography, global-local  connections of economic change, patterns and processes of economic change, and economic actors and their  interactions. The course is taught from a sustainable development perspective, exploring interactions between  interconnected economic, social and ecological systems.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

FALL 2024 TERM 

Date of posting: May 27, 2024 

Deadline for applications: June 6, 2024 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Fall term of the 2024-25 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Selection of instructors and renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 1200.1A People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 04-SEP-2024 – 23-DEC-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2341.1 Economic Geography 

Dates: 04-SEP-2024 – 23-DEC-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: The economy is continuously changing, serving as a catalyst for restructuring and  reorganizing. Students will be introduced to the key foundations of economic geography, global-local  connections of economic change, patterns and processes of economic change, and economic actors and their  interactions. The course is taught from a sustainable development perspective, exploring interactions between  interconnected economic, social and ecological systems. 

GEOG 3386.1 Concepts in GIS 

(Available to graduate students as GEOG 5686.1) 

Dates: 04-SEP-2024 – 23-DEC-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Lab: Monday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students focus on applied geospatial analyses using ArcGIS and associated extensions.  Topics include spatial analysis and geostatistics, 3D surface modelling, visualization, network analysis, predictive  modelling and multiple criteria evaluations. Examples are drawn from earth and environment science, geography,  environmental studies, anthropology and business.

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

SPRING & SUMMER 2024 TERMS 

Date of posting: January 15, 2024 

Deadline for applications: January 23, 2024 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Spring and Summer terms of the 2023-24 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Selection of instructors and renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

Note: Although both WW and Remote courses are delivered online, sections of courses designated as WW  have gone through the WW course development process in conjuction with The Studio. 

GEOG 1200 People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 06-MAY – 26-JUN-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery 

Time Slot: Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am – 12 :20 pm 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2332 Global Cities 

Dates: 06-MAY – 26-JUN-2024 Mode : Remote delivery 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: With over half the global population now urbanized, cities play an increasingly  important role in the contemporary world. Comparisons are made of the structure and function of cities in each  of the global regions, and the benefits and costs are considered for a rapidly urbanizing world. 

GEOG 1100 Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 03-JUL – 19-AUG-2024 Mode : On-campus delivery 

Time Slot: Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am – 12 :20 pm 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 2310 Geography of Canada 

Dates: 03-JUL – 19-AUG-2024 Mode : Remote delivery 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: This course provides an overview of the physical, social, cultural and economic  geographical characteristics of Canada taken as a whole and within its distinct regions. How humans affect and  are affected by the physical environment will be a recurrent theme.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2024 TERM 

Date of posting: August 16, 2023 

Deadline for applications: August 25, 2023 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Fall term of the 2023-24 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 1200.2A People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2343.2 Weather and Climate 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Monday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students investigate weather and climate systems on Earth across a wide range of  spatial and temporal scales. Topics include: the atmosphere, energy balances, microclimates, regional weather,  and global climate processes. Applied meteorology and climatology will also be covered, including adaptation  and mitigation strategies for severe events. 

GEOG 2349.2 Cultural Geography 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Students are introduced to the core geographic concept of place and critically examine  its role in shaping (while in turn being shaped by) significant dimensions of cultural identity, including  nationalism, heritage, religion, language, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, fashion, food, music and dance. 

GEOG 3311.2 Rural Geography 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous, no scheduled classes 

Course description: Examines the nature of rural settlement and land use in various cultural and  technological settings. Emphasis is placed on agricultural patterns, and the changing organization of the  countryside in modern societies. Topics include frontier settlement; land surveys; village morphology; land  abandonment; farm enlargement and fragmentation; forestry, mining, and recreational uses; commuting; and  conflicts over multiple land use and scenic preservation.

GEOG 3329.2 Geographic Perspectives on Nature 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Students explore historical and contemporary conceptions of nature to assess how they  shape and are shaped by culturally produced ‘natural’ landscapes. Landscapes to be analyzed will include:  wilderness reserves, rural countryside, suburban yards, city parks, urban gardens, and zoos. 

GEOG 3340.2 [ACST 3340.2] Geography of Nova Scotia 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous, no scheduled classes 

Course description: This course explores the geographical diversity of the province, with particular  emphasis on interrelationships between physical and human patterns. A section on the physical environment is  followed by a discussion of settlement, cultural patterns, and economic development. Current issues of resource  development, industrial reorganization, environmental management, and land use planning are addressed. 

GEOG 3433.2 [GEOL 3433.2] Fluvial Geomorphology 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students examine processes and landforms associated with rivers. Topics include  drainage basin controls, channel processes and morphology, erosional and depositional fluvial landforms, and  evolution of fluvial landscapes. 

GEOG 4496.2 Applications in GIS 

(Available to graduate students as GEOG 5696.2) 

Dates: 08-JAN-2023 – 22-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Wednesday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students further develop their understanding of geomatics and its applications.  Students focus on the use of either geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing to address practical  problems in areas such as resource management, marketing, regional planning, natural hazards and  geomorphology. Students undertake a major research project using various GIS analytical functions, and develop  skills relating to data creation, manipulation, quality assessment and presentation.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

FALL 2023 TERM 

Date of posting: May 15, 2023 

Deadline for applications: May 25, 2023 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Fall term of the 2023-24 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 1100.1A Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 06-SEP-2023 – 20-DEC-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 1200.1A People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 06-SEP-2023 – 20-DEC-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 3386.1 Concepts in GIS 

(Available to graduate students as GEOG 5686.1) 

Dates: 06-SEP-2023 – 20-DEC-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students focus on applied geospatial analyses using ArcGIS and associated extensions.  Topics include spatial analysis and geostatistics, 3D surface modelling, visualization, network analysis, predictive  modelling and multiple criteria evaluations. Examples are drawn from earth and environment science, geography,  environmental studies, anthropology and business.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

SPRING & SUMMER 2023 TERMS 

Date of posting: January 12, 2023 

Deadline for applications: January 26, 2023 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Spring and Summer terms of the 2022-23 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

Note: Although both WW and Remote courses are delivered online, sections of courses designated as WW  have gone through the WW course development process in conjuction with The Studio. 

GEOG 1100 WW Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 08-MAY – 24-JUN-2023 Mode : Web-based course 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 1200 People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 08-MAY – 24-JUN-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2332 Global Cities 

Dates: 08-MAY – 24-JUN-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: With over half the global population now urbanized, cities play an increasingly  important role in the contemporary world. Comparisons are made of the structure and function of cities in each  of the global regions, and the benefits and costs are considered for a rapidly urbanizing world. 

GEOG 1100 Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 05-JUL – 22-AUG-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1200 WW People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 05-JUL – 22-AUG-2023 Mode : Web-based course 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 2310 Geography of Canada 

Dates: 05-JUL – 22-AUG-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous 

Course description: This course provides an overview of the physical, social, cultural and economic  geographical characteristics of Canada taken as a whole and within its distinct regions. How humans affect and  are affected by the physical environment will be a recurrent theme.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITION IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2023 TERM 

Date of posting: November 3, 2022 

Deadline for applications: November 10, 2022 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed below that is being offered in the  Winter term of the 2022-23 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level. 

GEOG 3311.2 Rural Geography 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : Remote 

Time Slot: Asynchronous delivery 

Course description: Examines the nature of rural settlement and land use in various cultural and  technological settings. Emphasis is placed on agricultural patterns, and the changing organization of the  countryside in modern societies. Topics include frontier settlement; land surveys; village morphology; land  abandonment; farm enlargement and fragmentation; forestry, mining, and recreational uses; commuting; and  conflicts over multiple land use and scenic preservation.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITION IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2023 TERM 

Date of posting: October 12, 2022 

Deadline for applications: October 27, 2022 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following page that is being  offered in the Winter term of the 2022-23 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 6690.2 Directed Study (Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation) Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: TBD (in consultation with registered graduate students) 

Course description: Students examine global, regional and sectoral impacts of climate change with an  emphasis on geographical, bio-physical and socio-economic factors influencing risk and vulnerability. Students  explore how individuals and communities can increase resilience through adaptation using regional and  international examples.

CUPE 3912 POSTING FOR 

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS IN GEOGRAPHY 

WINTER 2023 TERM 

Date of posting: October 7, 2022 

Deadline for applications: October 27, 2022 

Send applications to: 

Nicole Luttrell 

Secretary, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies 

geography@smu.ca (applications sent by e-mail are preferred) 

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications  from part-time instructors to teach the undergraduate courses listed on the following pages that are being  offered in the Winter term of the 2022-23 Academic Year. 

Notes 

• Renumeration will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between Saint Mary’s University and CUPE 3912.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline. • Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset. 
• Experience using features contained in a learning management system (e.g., D2L Brightspace), would also be  an asset. 
• Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies hire on the basis of merit and are committed to the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to  Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. 
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University  reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment. 
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the  Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course  evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability. 
• For web-based courses, the preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The  Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

GEOG 1100.2B Global Perspectives on Land and Life 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and  geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the  complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include:  Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others. 

GEOG 1200.2A People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 1200.2B People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis. 

GEOG 1200.2WW People, Place, and Environment 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : Web-based course Time Slot: No scheduled classes 

Course description: This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that  explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the  atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical  problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the  complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of  geographical analysis.

GEOG 2343.2 Weather and Climate 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Wednesday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students investigate weather and climate systems on Earth across a wide range of  spatial and temporal scales. Topics include: the atmosphere, energy balances, microclimates, regional weather,  and global climate processes. Applied meteorology and climatology will also be covered, including adaptation  and mitigation strategies for severe events. 

GEOG 2349.2 Cultural Geography 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Students are introduced to the core geographic concept of place and critically examine  its role in shaping (while in turn being shaped by) significant dimensions of cultural identity, including  nationalism, heritage, religion, language, race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, fashion, food, music and dance. 

GEOG 3004.2 Geography and Environmental Studies in Practice 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Course description: Students explore how geography and environmental studies is practiced and applied  beyond the classroom. This professional development course is based on the principle of experiential learning  while examining how our discipline is applied in the real world. In addition to class discussions and guest  lectures, 15 volunteer service learning hours throughout the term outside the classroom will be required with  non-profit, for-profit, private sector or government agencies. 

GEOG 3311.2 Rural Geography 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. 

Course description: Examines the nature of rural settlement and land use in various cultural and  technological settings. Emphasis is placed on agricultural patterns, and the changing organization of the  countryside in modern societies. Topics include frontier settlement; land surveys; village morphology; land  abandonment; farm enlargement and fragmentation; forestry, mining, and recreational uses; commuting; and  conflicts over multiple land use and scenic preservation.

GEOG 4443.2 Natural Hazards 

(Available to graduate students as GEOG 5643.2) 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Course description: Natural hazards as a part of human-environment relations characterized by changing  geographical patterns are examined. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, severe weather, floods, coastal  hazards, extraterrestrial body impacts are analyzed in a multi-scale perspective, along with their functional  relationships. The human impact of natural hazards is discussed, with an emphasis on environmental perception,  public awareness and action. Possibilities of forecasting are examined, as well as risk assessment and mitigation  strategies. 

GEOG 4496.2 Applications in Geographical Information Systems 

(Available to graduate students as GEOG 5696.2) 

Dates: 09-JAN-2023 – 21-APR-2023 Mode : On-campus delivery Time Slot: Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 

Lab: Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Course description: Students further develop their understanding of geomatics and its applications.  Students focus on the use of either geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing to address practical  problems in areas such as resource management, marketing, regional planning, natural hazards and  geomorphology. Students undertake a major research project using various GIS analytical functions, and develop  skills relating to data creation, manipulation, quality assessment and presentation.

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The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications from part-time instructors to teach the following undergraduate courses being offered in the Fall term of the 2022-23 academic year.

DEADLINE to submit is Monday, May 16, 2022.

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement 

FALL 2022

GEOG 1100.1A
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1100.1B
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1100.1WW
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1200.1B
People, Place & Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

GEOG 2312.1
Urban Geography

Students are provided with an overview of the processes and patterns of urban development and change presented through traditional and contemporary models, underscoring the complex interaction of historical, morphological, environmental, technological, social, political, and economic landscapes occurring throughout urban areas.

GEOG 2333.1 (and GEOG 2333.1L)
Biogeography

Students study the spatial and temporal distribution of plants and animals on Earth. Local to global scale patterns of species distribution in terrestrial and marine environments are explained by examining physical controls, ecological principles, and human impacts. Concepts of speciation, evolution, migration and extinction are explored to examine species changes over space and time. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of humans as agents of change in biogeographical distributions.

GEOG 3304.1

Environmental Management

This course provides a framework for effective identification, analysis, and management of environmental systems at different scales. It introduces concepts and methods designed to address real-world problems characterized by complexity, uncertainty, and change. Specific geographical environments and selected management issues (such as water pollution, soil erosion, and waste management), are examined, together with methods of environmental planning and impact assessment, including practical aspects of environmental management standards.

GEOG 3380.1

Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability, and Adaptation

Students examine global, regional and sectoral impacts of climate change with an emphasis on geographical, bio-physical and socio-economic factors influencing risk and vulnerability. Students explore how individuals and communities can increase resilience through adaptation using regional and international examples.

GEOG 3386.1/5686.1 (and GEOG 3386.1L/5686.1L)
Concepts in GIS Analysis

Students focus on applied geospatial analyses using ArcGIS and associated extensions. Topics include spatial analysis and geostatistics, 3D surface modelling, visualization, network analysis, predictive modelling and multiple criteria evaluations. Examples are drawn from earth and environment science, geography, environmental studies, anthropology and business.  Note that graduate students may also take this course as GEOG 5686.

GEOG 4412.1/5612.1

Urban History & Preservation

Students examine the evolution of cities from antiquity through the middle-twentieth century, including their morphological and functional characteristics. A focus is placed on the value of historical landscapes in today’s urban fabric, and techniques for their protection and revitalization.

_____________________________________

PLEASE NOTE

For web-based courses: 

• The preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

For all of the above:

• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset.
• Experience teaching in an online/remote delivery format, using features contained in a learning management system (e.g. D2L Brightspace), would also be an asset.
• Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment.
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the Department.  For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability.
• Applications should be sent via email to: 

Dr. Jason Grek-Martin

Department of Geography & Environmental Studies

Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3

Email: geography@smu.ca

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications from part-time instructors to teach the following undergraduate courses being offered in the Spring/Summer terms of the 2021-2022 academic year.

DEADLINE to submit is March 9, 2022.

RATE OF PAY: According to CUPE Agreement (0.5 credit).

SPRING 2022

GEOG 1100.1WW
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1200.1
People, Place and Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

GEOG 2315.1
The Oceans

A geographic study of the physical, environmental, economic and societal aspects of the world’s oceans. Examination of the development of traditional and new uses of the oceans will focus attention on management issues. Regional case studies will be used to illustrate evolving concepts of oceanic management, including marine protected areas, territorial seas, and conflict of use issues.

SUMMER 2022

GEOG 1100.1
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1200.1WW
People, Place and Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

For web-based courses: 

• The preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

For all of the above:

• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or related discipline.
• Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset.
• Experience teaching in an online/remote delivery format, using features contained in a learning management system (e.g. D2L Brightspace), would also be an asset.
• Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Course offerings, teaching terms, days, and times are subject to change. The University reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment.
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the Department.  For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability.
• Applications should be sent via email to:

Dr. Jason Grek-Martin, Chair

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3

Email: geography@smu.ca

Scheduled Timeslot:           Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 – 3:45 PM 

Scheduled Timeslot:           Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:15 AM 

Scheduled Timeslot:           Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:15 AM 

Scheduled Timeslot:        Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM 

Scheduled Timeslots: Class: Mondays and Wednesdays  1:00 – 2:15 PM

                                      Lab: Mondays  2:30 – 5:29 PM

Scheduled Timeslots: Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays  1:00 – 2:15 PM

                                      Lab: Thursdays  2:30 – 5:29 PM

Scheduled Timeslot:               Mondays and Wednesdays  1:00 – 2:15 PM

Scheduled Timeslot:          Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:15 AM

Documents Needed to Apply

The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary’s University invites applications from part-time instructors to teach the following undergraduate courses being offered in the Fall term of the 2021-22 academic year.

DEADLINE to submit is Wednesday May 12, 2021

RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement

FALL 2021

GEOG 1100.1A
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1100.1WW
Global Perspectives on Land and Life

An introduction to the world and its major regions, focusing on traits, processes, and geographical patterns which give regions their distinctive character. These elements are derived from the complex interrelationships between human activity and the environment. Regional case studies may include: Europe, monsoon Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and others.

GEOG 1200.1A 

People, Place & Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

GEOG 1200.1B
People, Place & Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

GEOG 1200.1C
People, Place & Environment

This course introduces environmental geography through an integrative approach that explores how humans have impacted and been impacted by earth’s physical systems. Human linkages with the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and solid earth will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on geographical problems and interaction between humans and environment of varying scales in order to better understand the complexity of our natural world. Where appropriate, case studies will be used to highlight specific methods of geographical analysis.

GEOG 2312
Urban Geography

Students are provided with an overview of the processes and patterns of urban development and change presented through traditional and contemporary models, underscoring the complex interaction of historical, morphological, environmental, technological, social, political, and economic landscapes occurring throughout urban areas.

GEOG 3304.1

Environmental Management

This course provides a framework for effective identification, analysis, and management of environmental systems at different scales. It introduces concepts and methods designed to address real-world problems characterized by complexity, uncertainty, and change. Specific geographical environments and selected management issues (such as water pollution, soil erosion, and waste management), are examined, together with methods of environmental planning and impact assessment, including practical aspects of environmental management standards.

GEOG 3386.1/5686.1 (and GEOG 3386.1L/5686.1L)
Concepts in GIS Analysis

Students focus on applied geospatial analyses using ArcGIS and associated extensions. Topics include spatial analysis and geostatistics, 3D surface modelling, visualization, network analysis, predictive modelling and multiple criteria evaluations. Examples are drawn from earth and environment science, geography, environmental studies, anthropology and business.  Note that graduate students may also take this course as GEOG 5686.

GEOG 4434.1

Watershed Management

Students explore the concept of integrated watershed management. This will include assessments of biophysical freshwater systems, implications for natural resource development and land use on water quality and quantity, as well as institutional arrangements and the role of stakeholder involvement in watershed-scale decision-making. Field trips to local watersheds will be incorporated into the course syllabus.

GEOG 4442.1/5642.1

Urban Planning

The physical and environmental planning of urban areas, with special reference to current practice in Nova Scotia are examined. Topics include the emergence of modern town planning, the Planning Act, planning process, structure plans, general and partial urban allocation models, municipal plans, zoning, subdivision control, site planning, urban renewal, and new towns. The costs and benefits of planning are appraised.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE

For web-based courses:

• The preferred applicant will have developed the advertised course through The Studio at Saint Mary’s and will have taught web-based courses entirely online at the undergraduate level.

For all of the above:

• The minimum qualification for applicants is a Master’s Degree in Geography or related discipline.
• Experience teaching at the university level, in the area of the relevant course, would be an asset.
• Experience teaching in an online/remote delivery format, using features contained in a learning management system (e.g. D2L Brightspace), would also be an asset.
• Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Course offerings, teaching terms, delivery modes, and days and times are subject to change. The University reserves the right to cancel the course due to insufficient enrolment.
• Applications are invited in the first instance from part-time faculty currently appointed to teach in the Department. For other qualified applicants, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, instructor course evaluations, and the names and contact information of two referees who can speak to your teaching ability.
• Applications should be sent via email to:

Dr. Jason Grek-Martin

Department of Geography & Environmental Studies

Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3

Email: geography@smu.ca

Scheduled Timeslot: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 12:30

NOTE: asynchronous delivery is possible with permission of the Chair