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Sessional Lecturer | FOR200H1F Conservation of Canada's Forests

Date Posted: 05/26/2025
Req ID: 42799
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

Course number and title: FOR200H1: Conservation of Canada's Forests

Course description: Forest conservation issues in Canada; fundamentals of forest biology and ecology; forest biodiversity; development of forest management philosophy in Canadian forested regions; concepts of sustainability. Sustainable forest management strategies; forest policy and economics in a Canadian context; forest certification; protected areas.

Estimated course enrolment: 250

Estimated TA support: 220 hours

Class Schedule:    
Tutorial:     Fridays 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Lecture    Wednesdays 6:00PM – 8:00PM
 

 

Number of positions: 1

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation): 

Sessional Lecturer I: $ 9,820.70
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $ 10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II $ 10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $ 10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III: $ 10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $ 11,029.28

 

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 a Ph.D. degree or extensive experience in forest conservation; teaching experience and certificates an asset.

 

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

 

How to apply: To apply for this position, please complete and submit the Daniels Faculty Forestry 2025-26 Online Application

 

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and CV in addition to completing the application form.

For questions regarding applications to Daniels Faculty Sessional Lecturer positions, please contact daniels.academichr@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 06/17/2025, 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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