Date Posted: 06/18/2026
Req ID: 48646
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Course description: An introduction to the disciplines of public health and the connections with engineering; quantitative and qualitative public health methods including study designs and statistical analysis; legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks applicable to public health; the structure and regulation of the public health and health care system; examples of common public health hazards to illustrate public health toxicology, exposure measurement and modelling, data analysis and prevention strategies.
Estimated enrolment 15
Estimated TA support 0
Course Schedule: LEC Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. and TUT Tuesdays 12-1 p.m.
Sessional dates of appointment September 1 – December 30, 2026
Stipend$12,000 inclusive of vacation pay
Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in the area of Occupational and Environmental Health or Occupational Hygiene. P.Eng. is not required, but familiarity with engineering concepts is an asset. Expertise in the area of exposure assessment, workplace and environmental hazards, public/occupational/environmental health regulations, epidemiologic study designs, social determinants of health, public health toxicology and their applications within engineering is highly preferred.
Duties The lecturer will help prepare for and deliver 12 weeks of lectures and tutorials; set assignments and term work assessments and final assessment as appropriate; collate and submit marks; handle petitions after final marks have been submitted; communicating with students both inside and outside of class times. Preparation of a deferred examination may also be required.
Closing Date July 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. .
Those interested should submit a cover letter, current cv detailing teaching experience, and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form by email to:
Sharon Brown
Associate Director
Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
email: s.brown@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/09/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
