Sessional Lecturer - JEGH- Introduction to Hydrology

Date Posted: 10/20/2026
Req : 50596
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Earth Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Introduction to the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on the physical processes, including precipitation, interception, evaporation, runoff, ground water and soil water. Basic hydrological models will be practiced.

Schedule:Lecture Monday 1-3 pm;
Lab Monday 3-5 pm
Dates of appointment
:
January 6 to April 30, 2027

Please note:

This position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by April 30, 2027.

Rate of pay: Stipend for 0.5

FCE including vacation pay as of September 1, 2026:

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 : A Ph.D. degree in Earth Sciences or closely related discipline, knowledge of topic areas.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience at the university level.

Description of duties :
The lecturer will be responsible for effectively delivering the course, including but not limited to: lecture and tutorial preparation and delivery; supervising of teaching assistants; setting of assignments, projects and labs; setting, supervision and marking of exams; final course marks; course evaluations; and holding regular office hours. This course will be taught in-person.

Closing Date:11/10/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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.

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