Work with Us
Interested in working with the College of Sustainability? Whether you are a student or recent grad seeking employment, or a sustainability leader who wants to collaborate with the College, there are many ways for you to get involved.
Employment opportunities
The College is currently seeking Teaching Assistants (TAs) for the Fall 2026 Term. Applicants must be current Dalhousie students or recent grads, and should have background/experience in a field related to Environment, Sustainability and Society. For full details and requirements, download the individual job postings below:
- SUST 1000: What is Sustainability? (TA – 130 hours)
- SUST 2000: Local Governance, Citizen Engagement & Sustainability (TA – 110 hours)
- SUST 2106: Climate Change & Sustainability (TA – 65 hours)
- SUST 3000: Environmental Decision-Making (TA – 90 hours)
- SUST 3108: Green Finance & ESG Investing (TA – 110 hours)
- SUST 4001/4002: ESS Capstone Part 1 & 2 (TA – 180 hours split between Fall 2026 and Winter 2027)
- SUST 4103: Climate Change & Human Health (TA – 45 hours)
- SUST 4125: Conflict Negotiation & Sustainability (TA – 90 hours)
- Sustainability Leadership Certificate (SLC) Program (TA – 90 hours split between Fall 2026 and Winter 2027)
To apply to one or more positions, fill out and submit our online application form (including a cover letter, resume, and contact info for two references) by Tuesday, June 30th.
Have questions? Contact the College Program Secretary at cos.secretary@dal.ca (OR, regarding the SUST 1000 TA position, contact the College Associate Director at cosadr@dal.ca).
Become an ESS Lecture Series speaker
Since 2010, the College has hosted the weekly Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) Lecture Series during fall and winter semesters. Are you a sustainability leader with a unique perspective to share? Contact Debra Ross at debra.ross@dal.ca to chat about contributing to our next lecture series.
Donate to the College
The College welcomes donations in support of its ongoing mission to help students understand complex, real-world sustainability problems and empower them to solve these issues. Donate online now