Sessional Lecturer 1 : AST110H5 • Night Sky Observing

University Of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 10,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Lecturer I for AST110H5: Night Sky Observing. This role involves teaching and overseeing a course that introduces students to astronomical observations and includes preparing assignments and exams while providing guidance to teaching assistants. The position requires a Ph.D. in Astronomy and proven teaching experience, with competitive compensation based on institutional agreements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching excellence through surveys or letters.
• Recent research experience within the past four years.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver course content for AST110H5.
• Develop and mark assignments and tests.
• Provide supervision and guidance to teaching assistants.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Astronomy Knowledge

Research Experience

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy or relevant area

Job description

Date Posted:
06/13/2025
Req ID: 43511
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Chem/Phys. Sciences
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

Position Type
: Sessional Lecturer I

Course Title
: AST110H5 • Night Sky Observing

Course Description
: This course gives a practical introduction to astronomical observations of the night sky, concentrating on objects that can be seen with the naked eye or with small telescopes. Students will learn to identify objects in the night sky, the properties and designs of small and large telescopes, and to plan and implement astrophotography and observing projects from their backyard.

Number of Positions (est)
: 1

Course Enrolment (est):
60

TA Support (est)
: Dependent on course enrollment.

Delivery Method
: In-person synchronous.

Class schedule
: For the most up-to-date course timetable and delivery methods, UTM timetable planner:
ttb.utoronto.ca/
.

Dates of appointment
: 02 September 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Salary
:Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70, including 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.

Qualifications
: Ph.D. in relevant area of Astronomy. Currency and mastery of subject area required as demonstrated by high-quality recent research experience (within the past four years), past teaching experience, and excellence in teaching a similar course. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence by providing documentation in the form of student surveys, letters, or other appropriate pieces of evidence. Excellent candidates otherwise considered to be equivalently qualified may be asked to present a sample lecture on a topic from the course, and performance in such a lecture will be considered important in the final assessment.

Description of Duties
: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, calculations and submission of grades, provide direction and supervision of TA's, and holding regular office hours.

Application instructions
:Send a cover letter and CV (PDF format) addressed to the selection committee by e-mail to: #

Application Deadline
: 03 July 2025.

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.

Closing Date:07/03/2025, 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.