Careers

UBC Earth and Envioronmental Science Careers

With more than 18,000 faculty and staff, UBC is one of British Columbia’s largest workforces. We are also one of the most progressive, consistently recognized as one of BC’s best employers.

Faculty and Staff

We value our faculty and staff members and are always looking for talented people to join our thriving team. Excellent benefits, diverse career opportunities, and a true community spirit are just some of the reasons you should consider joining our team of talented, dynamic faculty and staff. For a full list of current openings, visit UBC’s Staff & Faculty Careers page.

SESSIONAL LECTURER POSTINGS

We also hire faculty into term appointments for a specified period of time for courses taught in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences . Sessional lecturers teach and/or perform related duties, including course coordination or lab supervision, for a period of less than 12 months.

No current postings available.

Students

Teaching Assistants

Each academic year, we have openings for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for Earth & Environmental Sciences and Physical Geography courses in the Summer and Winter Sessions.

In both terms of the Summer Session (Term 1: May – June and Term 2: July – August) and both terms of the Winter Session (Term 1: September – December and Term 2: January – April).

The Teaching Assistant duties may include:

  • Instruction in labs
  • Marking assignments, labs, and exams
  • Discussion periods
  • Tutorials and lectures
  • Invigilation duties
  • Academic assistance to students in office hours
  • Driving a vehicle for a field course

The hours will not exceed an average of 12 hours per week. Wages are per the new BCGEU Collective Agreement.

2025W Postings

Applications open now.
Deadline for 2025W applications: April 30, 2025

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Please contact EEGS.okanagan@ubc.ca for inquiries.

UBC Okanagan hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minority group members, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.