Sessional Lecturer - SSM1050 - Ecosystem Science

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 600 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for Sessional Lecturer positions in Sustainability and Science for the MScSM program. Appointment periods run Jan 2027–April 2027, with an estimated 35 positions for Winter courses.

Successful candidates will deliver weekly lectures, guide student teams, hold office hours, and evaluate assignments while coordinating with the Program Director on curriculum. Preference is given to entrants with a PhD or relevant credential.

Qualifications

• In the pursuit of teaching excellence, Sessional Lecturers are required to be superior classroom teachers and to maintain a mastery of the subject area (Sustainability and Science)
• Preferred qualifications are either PhD in relevant discipline completed or for non-University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification or professional designation.
• We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching SSM1050 in the MScSM program course is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weekly lectures.
• Meeting with student teams to guide/advise them on their assignments.
• Holding weekly office hours.
• Marking/evaluating all student assignments; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course related matters.
• Building and maintaining Quercus course shell.
• Design course syllabus, content and assignments in close consultation with Program Director.
• Liaise with Program Director regarding course content and curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Teaching excellence

Subject mastery

Education

PhD or relevant qualification in discipline

Job description

Date Posted: 09/28/2026 Req ID: 50332 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Course Number and Title

(Estimated) Number of Positions

Dates of Appointments

35 (est)

1

Jan 2027 - April 2027

Qualifications

In the pursuit of teaching excellence, Sessional Lecturers are required to be superior classroom teachers and to maintain a mastery of the subject area (Sustainability and Science)

Preferred qualifications are either PhD in relevant discipline completed or for non-University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification or professional designation.

We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching SSM1050 in the MScSM program course is highly desirable.

Duties

• Weekly lectures.
• Meeting with student teams to guide/advise them on their assignments.
• Holding weekly office hours.
• Marking/evaluating all student assignments; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course related matters.
• Building and maintaining Quercus course shell.
• Design course syllabus, content and assignments in close consultation with Program Director.
• Liaise with Program Director regarding course content and curriculum.

Application

[e-mail]

Dates of Appointment

Appointment periods for Winter courses run from Jan 1st 2027 - April 30th 2027.

NOTES

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing Date

10/02/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be 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 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. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

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