Assistant Professor in Geography, Urban Analytics & GeoSpatial Data Science

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Position Description:
We seek an outstanding scholar who combines methodological expertise in geospatial data science with a substantive research focus on cities and urban systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work advances methodological innovation in spatial analysis addressing real-world urban challenges, and contributing to broader conversations around sustainable and equitable urban futures.  Within this urban focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

·      Urban sustainability and resilience

·      Spatial demography, population dynamics, and migration

·      Human mobility, transportation, and accessibility

·      GeoAI, applied machine learning, and computational spatial analysis

·      Geoinformatics, urban environmental sensing, and spatiotemporal modeling

·      Equity, environmental justice, and socio-spatial inequality in cities

Job Duties:
The successful candidate will contribute to core teaching in the Geography curriculum and to graduate training. Undergraduate teaching will support the new BSc major in Geospatial Data Science and the Urban Studies program. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in geospatial data science, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and spatial statistics. The candidate will also develop new courses aligned with their expertise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Applicants must hold a PhD in Geography or a closely related discipline (e.g., geoinformatics, urban studies, planning, computer science, statistics, or a cognate field) by the time of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Science, Geography Department

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
References of shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly following a review of applications, which will begin December 1, 2026.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• cover letter and curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• names and contact information of three referees

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.