Sessional Lecturer - EES3000H

Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Req ID: 48501
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course number and title: EES3000 - Applied Conservation Biology

Course description: Canada has a complex conservation landscape. Through lectures and interactive discussions with leading Canadian conservation practitioners, this course will examine how conservation theory is put into practice in Canada from our international obligations to federal and provincial legislation and policies, and the role of environmental non-government organizations.

The course will emphasize how conservation theory is put into practice in Canada, from its international obligation (Convention on Biological Diversity) to its federal legislation (Species at Risk Act) and policies (Canadian Biodiversity Strategy) to provincial legislation and policies, and the role of environmental non-government organizations (ENGOs). The course will link conservation science theory to policy in Canada through lectures and interactive panel discussions with leading Canadian conservation practitioners. The course will provide the students with an in-depth understanding of the role of science in Canadian conservation policy.

Minimum qualifications: PhD in Conservation Biology, Ecology, or related field. Experience teaching at the university level.

Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching conservation-related courses at the university graduate level. Experience as a professional conservation practitioner in government, industry, or non-profit sector.

Description of duties:

Preparation of lectures and labs, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests and assignments, marking and marks management, supervise TA, and participation in the instructor/course evaluation process by the students.

Course is scheduled on Tuesdays 1 PM - 4 PM

We can't adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Estimated course enrolment: 40

Number of Hours: 0.5 FCE

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between September 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

Salary: Starting September 1, 2026 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,997.47 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,953.96 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,228.91 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term. 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. The rate of pay is established by the Collective Agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3902 Unit 3 and the University of Toronto.

Application Procedures:

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment;

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 CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/envu/app/sl

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 get in touch with Annie Kostadinova at dpes-undergrad.utsc@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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

Closing Date: 07/10/2026, 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.