Sessional Lecturer - EEBH- Diversity of Mammals

Course Overview

Course Number and

Title:

EEB
388H1S – Diversity of Mammals

Course

Description:

Lectures and laboratories examine the natural history, morphology, classification, evolutionary relationships, reproduction, biogeography, and conservation of mammals. Labs focus on the identification of mammals and their diverse morphological adaptations, including mammals of Ontario.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 55

Estimated TA Support: 160 hours

Class

Schedule:

Lectures – Fridays 11:00 am–1:00 pm;
Labs – Wednesdays 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 20, 2027

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

• Knowledge of the subject area and ability to teach the course at a university level
• 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 assistant(s) assigned to the course
• Provide office hours as required
• Prepare, supervise, and grade assignments, tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations

Date Posted: 06/15/2026

Req : 48587

Closing Date: 07/09/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous Peoples, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply; their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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

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Collective Agreement: This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.