Sessional Lecturer - EEBHF - Animal Diversity: Vertebrates

Position

Sessional Lecturer – EEB
267H1F – Animal Diversity:
Vertebrates

Faculty of Arts & Science

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 pm‑3:00 pm;
Labs – Tuesdays 1:00 pm‑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.

Rates stipulated in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those stated here.

• Knowledge of the subject area and ability to teach at the 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 assistants assigned to the course.
• Provide office hours for student support.
• Prepare, supervise and grade assignments, tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations.

Submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). via email to Jenn English (), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Applicants are valued for their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. A brief Diversity Survey will be submitted as part of the application.

The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and strives to make recruitment, assessment and selection processes accessible. Accommodations are available upon request; contact

07/09/2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

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

Under CUPE 3902 Unit 3 agreements, preference is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III as per Article 14:12.

Under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 agreement, undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are not eligible to apply for Unit 3 postings.