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Sessional Lecturer - ENV200H1S Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment

University of Toronto  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Req ID: 49986
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: School of the Environment
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and Title: ENV200H1S Assessing Global Change: Science and the Environment

Course Description: The perspective which scientists bring to the understanding and resolution of environmental concerns having global implications: atmospheric systems and climate change, the biosphere and conservation of biodiversity.

Estimated TA Support: 784 hours

Estimated Enrolment: 495

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027

Salary:

  • Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48
  • Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term - $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22
  • Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term - $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
  • Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term - $11,228.90

Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in relevant area of study or equivalent professional and/or academic experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant academic or professional publications and previous experience teaching a similar large undergraduate course are highly desirable.

of Duties:

  • Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
  • Teach the course in an in-person format
  • Evaluate student performance
  • Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
  • Manage a team of teaching assistants
  • Work with the Writing-Integrated Teaching Lead Teaching Assistant
  • Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with teaching an undergraduate course

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to the Undergraduate Administrator at env.undergrad@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact env.undergrad@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 09/25/2026, 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.

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