Sessional Lecturer - EESCH

Date Posted: 06/15/2026

Req : 48593

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:

Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

EESC
31H3 - Glacial Geology

The last 2.5 million years has seen the repeated formation of large continental ice sheets over North America and Europe. The course will review the geologic and geomorphologic record of past glacial and interglacial climates, the formation and flow of ice sheets, and modern day cold‑climate processes in Canada’s north. The course includes a one‑day field trip to examine the glacial record of the GTA.

Estimated TA support: TA support consistent with enrollment will be provided.

Class schedule: Lectures:
Thursdays 5 PM - 7 PM at UTSC campus

Please note we can’t adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 21, 2026

Salary: Starting September 1, 2026 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,997.47 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,699.21 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,953.96 for a Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,228.91 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

The rate of pay is established by the Collective Agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3902 Unit 3 and the University of Toronto.

Qualifications: PhD in Geology, Environmental Earth Science or a related field, experience in the field of Glacial Geology or Glacial Sedimentology, university teaching experience preferred, familiar with instructional computer technology e.g., Quercus. Technical and pedagogical competencies in relation to online delivery of courses would be an asset.

Preferred qualifications: Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Preparation of lectures and practicals, lecturing, creating assignments and exams, conducting field trips with students, marking, grade management, supervision of TA(s), and participation in the instructor/course evaluation process by students.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

07/10/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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