Sessional Lecturer - EEBH- Vertebrate Paleontology: Major Transitions in Vertebrate History

Overview

Sessional Lecturer - EEB
390H1S
- Vertebrate Paleontology:
Major Transitions in Vertebrate History

• Date Posted: 06/15/2026
• Req : 48588
• Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
• Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

EEB
390H1S
- Vertebrate Paleontology:
Major Transitions in Vertebrate History

Course description: The evolutionary history of vertebrates is recorded in their fossil record. Lectures highlight the origin and radiation of major vertebrate clades, and emphasize key events in vertebrate history, notably major ecological and evolutionary transitions, and mass extinctions. Lab practicals (at the Royal Ontario Museum) explore fossils that exemplify these themes.

• Estimate of the course enrolment: 30
• Estimate of TA support: 88 hours
• Class schedule: Lectures (St. George campus) – Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm;
  Labs (ROM) – Tuesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
• Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027
• Salary (0.17
  
  FCE): $3,399.14 for Sessional Lecturer I ($3,637.73 for SLI Long Term); $3,637.73 for Sessional Lecturer II ($3,724.35 for SLII Long Term); $3,724.35 for Sessional Lecturer III ($3,817.83 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay

• Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of the subject area and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. A strong academic background in vertebrate palaeontology and detailed knowledge of the evolutionary history of vertebrates;
  PhD in Vertebrate Palaeontology; familiarity with the ROM vertebrate collection; and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• Preferred Qualifications: Past experience teaching this course or a similar university-level course.

Description of the duties: Prepare and deliver 33% of lectures and laboratories; with co-instructors prepare syllabus and train and supervise teaching assistants assigned to the course; conduct office hours; preparation, supervision, and grading of tests, assignments, and examinations in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook.

Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must 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

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

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

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

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