Sessional Lecturer | FOR3001HF - Biodiversity of Forest Organisms
About the role
This position involves leading a two-part course consisting of an 8-day field camp in central Ontario, followed by a weekly series of tutorials on campus and field trips in Toronto and southern Ontario.
Responsibilities
- Plan the field course in collaboration with the other instructor, including scheduling transportation, accommodation, meals, TAs and field technicians, field instructors, and Haliburton staff.
- Lead the daily field exercises in collaboration with field instructors and Haliburton Staff, including the management tour, the ecology tour, biodiversity sampling, and the sawmill tour.
- Help students process and compile field data in collaboration with the TA and field technicians.
Requirements
Extensive professional experience in the forestry sector, knowledgeable about biodiversity and silviculture. Familiarity with the Master of Forest Conservation program at the University of Toronto and the delivery of field courses. Excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate with students and assess their project work accordingly.
Qualifications
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Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
- Sessional Lecturer I: $ 9,997.58
- Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $ 10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer II: $ 10,699.22
- Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $ 10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturer III: $ 10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $ 11,228.90
Schedule
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Application Procedure
The Daniels Faculty uses a centralized application system for all CUPE 3902 hiring. If you have a currently active UTORid, please login via the link below and complete your profile. If your UTORid is not active, or you do not yet have a UTORid, please register and complete your applicant profile before applying. Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca