Sessional Lecturer - EEBHF - Animal Diversity: Vertebrates

Position

Sessional Lecturer – EEB
267H1F – Animal Diversity:
Vertebrates

Faculty of Arts & Science – Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, St. George (Downtown Toronto)

• Course Number and
  
  Title:
  
  EEB
  267H1F – Animal Diversity:
  Vertebrates
• Course
  
  Description:
  
  Introduction to the diversity of chordate animals (vertebrates, tunicates, and lancelets), focusing on morphological, physiological, ecological and behavioural traits that make each group special and how those traits increase vulnerability to human‑based exploitation. Labs involve living organisms whenever possible, but only for display purposes.
• Estimated Course Enrolment: 100
• Estimated TA support: 150 hours
• Class
  
  Schedule:
  
  Lectures – Mondays 1:00‑3:00 pm;
  Labs – Tuesdays 1:00‑4:00 pm
• Sessional Dates of Appointment:
  September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
• Salary (0.5 FCE): $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,699.22 for SLI Long Term); $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,953.96 for SLII Long Term); $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,273.90 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay (in the collective agreement shall prevail)

Knowledge of the subject area and ability to teach the course at a university level. A strong background in vertebrate diversity or systematics, ecology and/or evolutionary biology;
PhD in biology; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.

Prior experience teaching this or a similar university‑level course.

Prepare and deliver all lectures and laboratory activities; supervise teaching assistants assigned to the course; be available for office hours; prepare, supervise, and grade assignments, tests and examinations, as appropriate, in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook.

Submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) by email to Jenn English (). The closing date is July 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

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