Sessional Lecturer - FOR201HS - Conservation of Tropical and Subtropical Forests

Date posted: August 17, 2026
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

About the role

Co-instructor position for FOR201HS – Conservation of Tropical and Subtropical Forests. Course enrollment estimate: 250 students. No TA support provided. Class meets Thursdays 13:00–15:00. Appointment runs January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 lecture hours (6 weeks) covering ecological, economic, and social concepts of tropical and subtropical forests.
• Critically review tropical and subtropical forest dynamics, selective logging, and agroforestry.
• Build and update the course syllabus.
• Manage the Quercus course platform, including posting notes and readings.
• Coordinate guest lecturers where applicable.
• Grade and provide guidance on student assignments, group projects, midterms, and final exams.
• Hold regular office hours to mentor students on research and writing standards.

Requirements

• Ph.D. preferred in forest conservation, tropical ecology, geography, or environmental sciences, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of tropical and subtropical biomes, deforestation drivers, agroforestry, and biodiversity conservation.
• Understanding of ecological, economic, and social perspectives relating to global forest management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience designing, lecturing, or TAing university-level courses in ecology or conservation.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, including the University of Toronto Quercus system.
• Ability to run interactive office hours, guide student assignments, and oversee teaching assistants.

Pay

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.21
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.21
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

Salary includes 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the collective-agreement rates prevail.