Sessional Lecturer: CHL5921H Protecting the Public from Air Pollution (0.25FCE)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE 3902 Unit 3

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for CHL5921H: Protecting the Public from Air Pollution (0.25FCE) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. The role involves curriculum planning, weekly teaching, and student evaluation in a course focused on air pollution and public health.

Preference is given to applicants advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 agreement. The posting notes CUPE 3902 Unit 3 terms and vacation pay provisions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Expertise in epidemiology and air pollution health effects research.

Responsibilities

• curriculum planning and implementation
• weekly teaching
• student interaction
• evaluation and grading

Skills

epidemiology

air pollution health effects

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer: CHL5921H Protecting the Public from Air Pollution (0.25FCE)

Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Req ID: 50552
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description:

This course will focus on air pollution in the context of understanding and managing its impact on public health. Air pollution will be considered from the local to global scale. Specific principles to be covered include: sources and emission of air pollutants, the physical and chemical characteristics of air pollution, methods used to monitor ambient air pollutant levels and understand actual individual and population exposure; the impacts of air pollution on human health and; the practice of setting ambient air quality standards and also informing people in order to benefit public health through reduction in exposure. Lectures on selected topics will be given by experts representing academic, medical, government and industry.

Specific course objectives include:

• Understand basic principles regarding the production, atmospheric behaviour and public health impacts of air pollution from the local to the global perspective and from toxicology to epidemiology.
• To provide the learner with the theoretical and applied knowledge of air pollution monitoring and application of monitoring data.
• Put into perspective the role of risk assessment in air pollution and policy development.

Schedule: Tuesday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Sessional dates: January 1-April 30, 2027

(Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

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: PhD or equivalent; expertise in epidemiology and air pollution health effects research

Description of duties: curriculum planning and implementation, weekly teaching, student interaction, evaluation & grading

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.
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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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