Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 10/16/2025
Req ID: 45575
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: FOR3005HS - Stresses in the Forest Environment

Course Description: The natural functioning of forest systems with emphasis on the disruption caused by stress factors in tree and forest development. Classification and identification of important stresses including pollution, forest insects, diseases and competing vegetation. The role of environmental factors that influence forest health will be considered at the level of the cell, tree, and stand. Students will apply the principles and techniques of managing disturbed forests to both urban and general forest situations.  An integrated approach to sustaining forest health will be taken through exposure to strategies of decision-making in appropriate laboratory and project assignments.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 30-40

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm**

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 (Winter semester) 

Salary: $9, Sessional Lecturer 1)
$10, Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
$10, Sessional Lecturer 2)
$10, Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
$10, Sessional Lecturer 3)
$11, Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
*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 a Ph.D. degree or extensive experience in forest 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, with the support of a TA; compile, record and submit final marks. Be available to students through regular office hours.

Application Instructions: 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):  will be asked to upload a cover letter, CV, and portfolio for consideration. For questions, please contact:  

Closing Date: 11/06/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.