Co-Sessional Lecturer | Forestry | FOR307H1S - Forest Insect Ecology & Management

Date Posted: 05/27/2024
Req ID: 37497
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Insect identification and ecology, biodiversity and conservation, invasive species, insect-tree interaction, biological control, pesticide use, and integrated pest management.

Class Schedule:

Lecture: Wednesday   1:00PM – 3:00PM
Tutorial: Wednesday   3:00PM – 4:00PM

Sessional dates of appointment: 1 January 2025 – 30 April 2025; please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by 30 April 2025

Estimate of the course enrolment: Approximately 35-40 students

Salary: Co-Sessional Lecturer I - $4,728.95; Co-Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $4,965.40; Co-Sessional Lecturer II - $5,060.89; Co-Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $5,163.31; Co-Sessional Lecturer III - $5,181.38; Co-Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $5,285.01 (inclusive of 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: Preferably holding a Ph.D. or working towards a Ph.D. degree with extensive experience in forest ecology and entomology; teaching experience an asset.                 

Description of Duties: Co-teach course with professor. Prepare and deliver lectures, organize guest speakers, maintain course notes and readings, organize lab and fieldwork sessions, set and mark course assignments, which may include mid-term, essay and final examination or other assignments, with the support of a TA; compile, record and submit final marks. Be available to students through regular office hours.

Application Submission: To apply, please complete the Daniels online application form and submit a curriculum vitae to the Daniels Selection Committee at [email protected] .

Closing Date: 06/14/2024, 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.