Sessional Lecturer - EES

About the Position

Date Posted: 06/15/2026

Req : 48496

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:
Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and

Title:

EES
1111H - Freshwater Ecology And Biomonitoring

Course

Description:

Freshwater environments support diverse communities of plants and animals that are controlled by both biotic and abiotic factors. Organisms respond to changes in the habitat through detectable shifts in population abundances and the loss/gain of species. Monitoring such biological changes in freshwater communities is an established protocol for assessing the condition of rivers, lakes and ponds subject to human influence.

This course will have a large practical component in which students will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to evaluate the condition of aquatic environments variously affected by urbanization.

Estimated enrolment: 30

Number of

Hours:

0.5 FCE

Specific duties will occur between September 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.

Working Hours: Mondays 7 PM - 9 PM. Availability during these times is required.

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 for a Sessional Lecturer III
• $11,228.91 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term

Rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ from those listed above.

• Graduate degree in Aquatic Biology or related field
• Appropriate field experience, with biomonitoring protocol experience essential
• Past teaching experience is a more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position

• Design and teach a graduate-level university credit course, including preparation and delivery of lectures and labs
• Develop, create, administer, and mark assignments; manage course marks
• Hold office hours
• Supervise a teaching assistant and participate in the instructor/course evaluation process by students
• Undertake any additional normal duties related to the course

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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

07/10/2026, 11:59 PM EDT