Sessional Lecturer - EES1111H

Position Overview

The University of Toronto Scarborough is hiring a sessional lecturer to teach EES1111H, Freshwater Ecology and Biomonitoring. This half-course focuses on freshwater ecosystems, the ecological factors that shape them, and the use of biological monitoring to assess the health of rivers, lakes, and ponds affected by human activity. The course includes a significant practical component so students can build hands-on skills for evaluating aquatic environments impacted by urbanization.

Course Details

• Estimated enrolment: 30 students
• Course load: 0.5 FCE
• Teaching schedule: Mondays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Appointment period: duties will run from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
• Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Key Duties

The instructor will be responsible for the full delivery and academic administration of the course, including lectures, labs, assessments, grading, student support, and participation in course evaluation processes.

Minimum Qualifications

A graduate degree in Aquatic Biology, along with relevant field experience, is required. Practical experience with biomonitoring protocols is essential. Prior teaching experience is considered more important than the opportunity to gain new experience in this role.

Application and Hiring Notes

• Applicants must submit an application form and an updated CV with a valid email address through the university’s online system.
• Only candidates available for the scheduled Monday evening class time should apply, as the timetable cannot be changed.
• Current University of Toronto undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows, are covered by a different collective agreement and should not apply for this Unit 3 posting.
• The role is governed by the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
• If collective agreement pay rates differ from those listed here, the agreement rates will take precedence.
• The university gives hiring preference to qualified individuals already advanced to Sessionial Lecturer II or III under the relevant collective agreement article.

Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to building an inclusive community and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants are asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey as part of the process. The university also provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and asks candidates who need support during recruitment to contact the listed university email addresses.

Compensation

For half courses, and inclusive of vacation pay, the posted rates starting September 1, 2025 are as follows: Session Lecturer I: $9,820.70; Session Lecturer I - Long Term: $10,510.04; Session Lecturer II: $10,510.40; Session Lecturer II - Long Term: $10,760.23; Session Lecturer III: $10,760.23; Session Lecturer III - Long Term: $11,030.34. The applicable collective agreement controls if there is any discrepancy.

Important Dates

• Posting date: June 15, 2026
• Closing date: July 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Additional Information

This vacancy was listed as existing at the time of posting. Some course announcements may be provisional and depend on final enrolment and course decisions. The university emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout its hiring process.