Sessional Instructional Assistant - EEB380H1F - Diversity of Insects

Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Req : 49695
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Number and Title: EEB
380H1F – Diversity of Insects

Course description: Evolutionary history, morphology, physiology, development, behaviour, and ecological significance of insects. Labs focus on identification of major groups of insects found in Ontario and each student makes an insect collection. Insects are collected during field trips during class time and also on Saturday field trips early in the term.

Estimate of the course enrolment: 30

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated Hours of Work: 70 hours

Class schedule: Labs – Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Salary: $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

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

Minimum Qualifications: BSc in biology; an academic background in entomology; experience with creating insect collections; experience in preparing insect specimens for scientific study, including pinning, pointing, spreading and labelling specimens.

Preferred Qualifications: MSc in biology with specialization in insect systematics; expertise in digitally imaging insect specimens with cell phone applications (iPhone or Android); knowledge of the orders and common families of insects found in Ontario.

Description of Duties: Collect samples of insects before the beginning of term in August; prepare a laboratory assignment on making a digital insect collection and present to students; in coordination with instructor ensure that relevant reference materials (specimens, demonstrations) are available for each of the taxonomy labs; assist with the specimen preparation and taxonomy labs; participate in two weekend field trips;

and grade tests and insect collections.

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

Closing Date: 08/24/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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 enrolment. 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.

Please note:

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 Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.