Sessional Lecturer GGRHF - Introduction to GIScience; Sci

Date Posted: 06/23/2026
Req : 48879
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Geography
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Job Posting for Sessional Lecturer
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

Course: GGR
278H5F:
Introduction to GIScience (Sci)

Description: Introduction to models of representation and management of geographical data for scientific analysis. Basic quantitative methods and techniques for geographic data analysis, including collection, manipulation, description and interpretation. Practical exercises using GIS and statistical software packages with examples drawn from both physical and human geography. [24L/12P]

Class

Schedule:


LEC
0101 Thursdays 09:00 - 11:00

PRA
0101 Friday 10:00 - 11:00
PRA
0102 Friday 10:00 - 11:00
PRA
0103 Friday 11:00 - 12:00
PRA
0104 Friday 11:00 - 12:00
PRA
0105 Friday 13:00 - 14:00
PRA
0106 Friday 13:00 - 14:00

Estimated enrolment: 144

TA support: will be subject to final enrollment figures

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 30, 2026

Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, rate of pay is $9,997.48 for a Half (F/S) course, $19,994.95 for a full (Y) course. All pay rates are 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.

Qualifications: PhD or PhD candidate in Geomatics or a related field. Proficient with ArcGISPro and other GIS software. Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence would be an asset. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA’s assigned to course; order all necessary readings.

Closing Date: 07/14/2026, 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.