Sessional Lecturer I: ERS315H5 o Environmental Geology

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a course on Earth Science. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a proven record of teaching excellence. Responsibilities include course preparation, delivery, and assessment. The position runs from January 2026 to April 2026 with a salary of approximately $9820.70.

Qualifications

• Past teaching experience in similar courses.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Ability to present a sample lecture when required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content.
• Mark assignments, tests, and examinations.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Subject Mastery in Earth Science

Course Design

Education

Ph.D. in relevant area of Earth Science

Job description

Course and Appointment Details

Date Posted: 09/07/2025

Req ID: 45102

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Chem/Phys. Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

Course Description: Despite civilization’s dependence on nature for energy, food, and water, human activity has severely affected the environment in recent centuries. Particularly, the use of energy is significantly impacting our planet via resource extraction, climate change and pollution of the atmo-, bio-, hydro-, and geosphere. While some environmental impacts will be diminished as part of the ongoing carbon-free energy transition, the use of alternative energies can also lead to negative environmental consequences. This course studies the relationship between fossil fuels, nuclear and renewable energy and environment on a broad scale discussing topics such as mining, water pollution, nuclear waste management, climate change, and geoengineering.

Position Details

Number of Positions (est): 1

TA Support (est): Dependent on enrollment.

Delivery Method: In-person synchronous.

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

Dates of appointment: 05 January 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $9820.70, 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

Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant area of Earth Science. Currency and mastery of subject area required. Past teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching 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

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

Application instructions: Send a cover letter and CV addressed to: The Hiring Committee, Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6; by e-mail in a PDF format to: [e-mail].

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025.

Closing Date: 09/26/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Note: This posting includes CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement statements.

Diversity and Accessibility

Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The Diversity Statement includes a voluntary Diversity Survey. The survey information is confidential and aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].