Sessional Lecturer – ESTD19H3 – University of Toronto

Title of the Job: Sessional Lecturer – ESTD19H3

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Date Posted: 10/07/2024
Req ID: 40028
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)Description:Course description: This course is intended as a practical introduction to the concept of “risk’ as utilized in environmental decision-making. Students are introduced to risk analysis and assessment procedures as applied in business, government, and civil society. Students receive a broad array of inter-related, transferable, problem-solving, assessment, and analytical skills that are centred on assessment methodologies typically associated with climate change (PIEVC, ICLEI, and ISO31000). To be able to teach the course, the candidate must have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of assessment methodologies as we as direct experience in their implementation at either the institutional, local, or regional scale. A PhD is required in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Forestry, Environmental Studies, or Management Science, as well as at least four years of relevant experience.Estimated course enrolment: 35Number of Hours: 0.5 FTESessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between January 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025.Salary: Starting September 1, 2023 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9457.89 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $9,930.79 for a Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $10,151.76 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,326.61 for an Sessional Lecturer II Long Term; 10,362.76 Sessional Lecturer III; and $10,570.02 for a Sessional Lecturer III Long Term.Minimum qualifications:This course is intended as a practical introduction to the concept of as utilized in environmental decision-making. Students are introduced to risk analysis and assessment procedures as applied in business, government, and civil society. Students receive a broad array of inter-related, transferable, problem-solving, assessment, and analytical skills that are centred on assessment methodologies typically associated with climate change (PIEVC, ICLEI, and ISO31000). To be able to teach the course, the candidate must have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of assessment methodologies as we as direct experience in their implementation at either the institutional, local, or regional scale. A PhD is required in a relevant discipline such as Geography, Forestry, Environmental Studies, or Management Science, as well as at least four years of relevant experience.Preferred qualifications:Description of duties:Preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests, and assignments, marking, marks management, management of Quercus, supervision of TA(s).Schedule for the course:Lectures: Tuesdays from 7-9 pm (in-person at UTSC Campus)We can’t adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.Application Procedures:It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment;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 CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: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 get in touch with Annie Kostadinova at .The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Closing Date: 10/29/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**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.Diversity StatementThe 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.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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .

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