Sessional Lecturer - EESCH

Date Posted: 06/15/2026
Req : 48515
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:

Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Number and Title: EESC
13H3 - Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

Course description:

To familiarize students with the relevant legislation, qualitative and quantitative approaches and applications for environmental impact assessments and environmental auditing. The focus will be on the assessment of impacts to the natural environment, however, socio-economic impacts will also be discussed. Environmental auditing and environmental certification systems will be discussed in detail. Examples and case studies from forestry, wildlife biology and land use will be used to illustrate the principles and techniques presented in the course.

Students will acquire "hands-on" experience in impact assessment and environmental auditing through case studies.

Estimated course enrolment: 120

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

Class schedule:
Lectures :
Mondays 11 PM - 1 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

Link to Timetable:

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 an 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.

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates are required to hold a PhD or MSc from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution in Environmental Science or a closely related field. Applicants should have an outstanding ability to teach and communicate with undergraduate students. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching particularly in the area of environmental risk assessment, auditing and remediation.
Minimum of master degree in environmental science or a related science,
PhD preferred experience and interest in teaching courses in environmental science Knowledge of environmental risk assessment, auditing and remediation
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in teaching through student evaluations at the College/University level in environmental sciences, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students. A minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment
Ph.D in Environmental Science or previous University teaching experience in Environmental Assessment.

Preferred qualifications: Technical and pedagogical competencies in relation to the online delivery of courses would be an asset.

Description of duties:

Keeping of all the teaching material and grades on Quercus
Distribution of course materials to TAs as well as students (assignments, quizzes, etc)
TA supervision Communicating with students (email, Quercus, etc)
Responsible for the safety of students and TAs in the field
Communicate and work with the technician for the course
Submit final course grades
Preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests and assignments, marking, marks management, and supervision of TA(s)

Application Procedures:

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…