Sessional Lecturer | FORH- Forest Insect Ecology & Management

Course Information

Course number and title: FOR
307H1S – Forest Insect Ecology & Management

Course

Description:

Insect identification and ecology, biodiversity and conservation, invasive species, insect‑tree interaction, biological control, pesticide use, and integrated pest management.

Estimated course enrollment: 37

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class

Schedule:

Lecture – Wednesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM;
Tutorial – Wednesday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Number of positions: 1

Sessional dates of appointment: 1 January 2027 – 30 April 2027. The position includes completion of any coursework and grading not completed by 30 April 2027.

Salary (per half‑course, inclusive of vacation):

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.58
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

• Preferably holding a Ph.D. or working towards a Ph.D. degree with extensive experience in forest ecology and entomology.
• Teaching experience is an asset.

• Co‑teach course with professor.
• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Organize guest speakers.
• Maintain course notes and readings.
• Arrange lab and fieldwork sessions.
• Set and mark course assignments, including mid‑term, essay, final examination or other assignments, with support of a TA.
• Compile, record and submit final marks.
• Be available to students through regular office hours.

The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system. Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV via the specified URL within the application window. For questions, contact se

Closing Date: 15 July 2026, 11:59 PM EDT.

The University of Toronto embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. The University complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and provides accommodations as required.

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 enrollment. 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.