Sessional Lecturer - ENVHSustainability Thinking

Sessional Lecturer - ENV
411H1S Sustainability Thinking

University of Toronto – Woodsworth College – St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Part‑time, Undergraduate – Faculty of Arts & Science, School of the Environment

Date Posted: 02 March 2026

Req : 47057

Closing Date: 20 March 2026, 11:59 PM EDT

• Course Number and
  
  Title:
  
  ENV
  411H1S Sustainability Thinking
• Course
  
  Description:
  
  This capstone course for the Certificate in Sustainability will build on the guiding sustainability principles and journal reflections that began in the foundational course, ENV
  222H1, and require students to reflect on the entirety of their sustainability education and experience.
• Estimated TA Support: 85 hours
• Estimated Enrolment: 50
• Class
  
  Schedule:
  
  Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (In‑Person)
• Sessional Dates: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
• Salary: Sessional Lecturer I – $9,820.70;
  Sessional Lecturer I Long‑Term – $10,510.04;
  Sessional Lecturer II – $10,510.04;
  Sessional Lecturer II Long‑Term – $10,760.28;
  Sessional Lecturer III – $10,760.28;
  Sessional Lecturer III Long‑Term – $11,030.36

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

• Relevant academic or professional publications and previous experience teaching a similar undergraduate course.

• 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 requested.
• Manage teaching assistant(s).
• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with teaching an undergraduate course.

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. Submit to the Undergraduate Administrator at

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

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, recognizing that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible. If you require accommodations, please contact

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.