Sessional Lecturer - EESAH

Date Posted: 02/18/2026
Req : 46950
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course number and title: EESA
06H3

Course description: This general interest course explores the composition, structure and origin of the Earth and the tectonic, chemical and biological processes that have evolved over the last 4.5 billion years. It explains how planet "works" as a complex system. It provides a fundamental basis for understanding many of the environmental challenges faced by human societies especially natural hazards, water shortages, and climate change, and the importance of natural resources to our economy.

Estimated course enrolment: 300

Number of Hours: 0.5 FCE

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

Salary: Starting September 1, 2025 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,760.23 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,030.34 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Environmental Geoscience, have proven University lecture experience with high enrollment course(s) and be familiar with computer technology and its application to course management (i.e. Quercus).
Past teaching experience is a more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Description of duties: Preparation of on-line modules, creation of exams, term tests and assignments, marking, marks management, supervision of TA(s), conducting office hours.
Schedule for the course:
Lectures:
Online Asynchronous
Term test and exams will be in-person

Application Procedures: Please complete the online application via the following url:

AND attach the following documentation: an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address); sample course outline/material; teaching evaluations; references.

A link is also available on our departmental website, in the employment section via the following url:

Closing Date: 03/10/2026, 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.