APTPUO - Spring​/Summer - GEO Earth: Natural Disasters Explained

Position: APTPUO - Spring/Summer 2026- GEO 1301 Earth: Natural Disasters Explained

Description

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This course examines the geological origin of a variety of natural disasters such as: earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, avalanches, and floods. The students will gain a better understanding of how, where, and why these events occur, as well as of our ability to predict them. In order to better comprehend and appreciate the geological context in which these natural disasters occur, the following topics will also be discussed: the origin of the Earth, plate tectonics, mountain building, glaciations, and climate variability from a geological perspective.

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel étudiant / Student Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/03/05

Applications must be received
BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/04/06

Expected Enrolment:

205

Approval date:

2026/03/05

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Hourly Rate:

Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 )

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

n/a

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

N/A

Course

Schedule:

Lundi | Monday 17:30-20:30 Mercredi | Wednesday 17:30-20:30 -

Requirements:

This course will be offered virtually. Please note that, although the course is offered online, the final exam for this course will be in person.

Degree granted: M.Sc or Ph.D in Earth Sciences. Expertise in physical and chemical geology, and a solid foundation in plate tectonics theory.
Candidate should have teaching experience at the university level.

Must have capability for online presence. Will be required to have access to a computer, the internet, a microphone and a webcam. The
University offers training on distance education. Do not forget to include your C.V. if you have not done so in the last 12 months.

An acceptable level of education/experience could be viewed as being equiv. to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If
you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will
be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to success. complete all mandatory
legislated training.

The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.