Sessional Lecturer - EEB390H1S - Vertebrate Paleontology: Major Transitions in Vertebrate History
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 3,399.14-3,817.83 / year
Sessional Lecturer - EEB390H1S - Vertebrate Paleontology: Major Transitions in Vertebrate History
Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Req ID: 48588
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course Number and Title: EEB390H1S - Vertebrate Paleontology: Major Transitions in Vertebrate History
Course description: The evolutionary history of vertebrates is recorded in their fossil record. Lectures highlight the origin and radiation of major vertebrate clades, and emphasize key events in vertebrate history, notably major ecological and evolutionary transitions, and mass extinctions. Lab practicals (at the Royal Ontario Museum) explore fossils that exemplify these themes.
Estimate of the course enrolment: 30
Estimate of TA support: 88 hours
Class schedule: Lectures (St. George campus) – Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm; and Labs (ROM) – Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027
Salary (0.17FCE): $3,399.14 for Sessional Lecturer I ($3,637.73 for SLI Long Term); $3,637.73 for Sessional Lecturer II ($3,724.35 for SLII Long Term); $3,724.35 for Sessional Lecturer III ($3,817.83 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay
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: Knowledge of the subject area and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. A strong academic background in vertebrate palaeontology and detailed knowledge of the evolutionary history of vertebrates; PhD in Vertebrate Palaeontology; familiarity with the ROM vertebrate collection; and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications: Past experience teaching this course or a similar university-level course.
Description of the duties: Prepare and deliver 33% of lectures and laboratories (remaining 67% of lectures and laboratories are taught by a status-only faculty member from the Royal Ontario Museum and Sessional Lecturer); with co-instructors prepare syllabus and, train and supervise teaching assistant(s) assigned to the course; conduct office hours; preparation, supervision, and grading of tests, assignments, and examinations in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook.
Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, via email to: Jenn English (jenn.english@utoronto.ca), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2
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.
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.
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