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Sessional Lecturer-EESC07H3

Date Posted: 06/16/2025
Req ID: 43443
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

 

 

Course number and title:  EESC07H3 - Groundwater 

Course description: Groundwater represents the world's largest and most important fresh water resource. This basic course in hydrogeology introduces the principles of groundwater flow and aquifer storage and shows how a knowledge of these fundamental tools is essential for effective groundwater resource management and protection. Special emphasis is placed on the practical methods of resource exploration and assessment; examples of the approach are given for aquifers under environmental stress in southern Ontario, the US and Africa.  

Estimated course enrolment: 86

Number of Hours: 0.5 FCE

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between September 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. All duties will be conducted in person.

Lectures: Mondays from 7 PM to 10 PM

Link to Timetable:

Salary: Starting September 1, 2025 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,760.23 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,030.34 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: 

Sessional Lecturer must have a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, with a specialization in hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. The candidate should be familiar with groundwater geology and preferably be a registered Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) member. Candidates with prior teaching experience in the course or familiarity with the course content will be given preference. The candidate must be familiar with computer technology and the Quercus course management system.

 

Preferred qualifications: 

 

Description of duties: The successful candidate will be expected to perform all duties related to the delivery and administration of the course. This will include: preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests, and assignments, marking, marks management, management of Quercus, supervision of TA(s).  

Application Procedures: Please complete the online application via the following url:  https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/envu/app/sl

AND attach the following documentation:  must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/envu/app/sl  

A link is also available on our departmental website, in the employment section via the following url: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/employment

 

Closing Date: 07/09/2025, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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