Sessional Lecturer | FOR417H1F - Ecological Principles of Agroforestry
Description
Course number and title: FOR417H1F – Ecological Principles of Agroforestry
Course description: This course explores the roles of trees and forests in agricultural land-use systems primarily in the third world. An examination of the biological and management aspects of agroforestry, within the socio-economic constraints of the developing world. The sustainability of particular agroforestry systems is a theme throughout.
Estimated course enrolment: 40
Estimated TA support: N/A
Class Schedule:
- Lecture: Tuesday 9:00AM – 11:00AM
- Tutorial: Tuesday 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Number of positions
1
Sessional dates of appointment
1 September 2026 – 31 December 2026; please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by 31 December 2026.
Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation)
- 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
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.
Minimum qualifications
Preferably holding a PhD degree with extensive experience in forest agroforestry and conservation; teaching experience an asset
Description of duties
Prepare and deliver lectures, organize guest speakers, maintain course notes and readings, set and mark course assignments, which may include mid-term, essay and final examination or other assignments; compile, record and submit final marks. Be available to students through regular online office hours.
Application Procedure
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You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca
Closing Date
07/15/2026, 11:59PM EDT
Additional Information
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.