Sessional Lecturer - EEB388H1S - Diversity of Mammals
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Date Posted: 06/15/2026Req ID: 48587Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description: Course Number and Title: EEB388H1S – Diversity of Mammals Course Description: Lectures and laboratories examine the natural history, morphology, classification, evolutionary relationships, reproduction, biogeography, and conservation of mammals. Labs focus on the identification of mammals and their diverse morphological adaptations including mammals of Ontario. Estimated Course Enrolment: 55 Estimated TA Support: 160 hours Class Schedule: Lectures – Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm; and Labs – Wednesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 20, 2027 Salary (0.5 FCE): $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,699.22 for SLI Long Term); $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,953.96 for SLII Long Term); $10, 953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,273.90 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay 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: Knowledge of the subject area and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. A strong background in vertebrate diversity or systematics, ecology and/or evolutionary biology; PhD in biology; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching this or a similar university-level course. Description of the Duties: Prepare and deliver all lectures and laboratory activities; supervise teaching assistant(s) assigned to course; available for office hours; prepare, supervise, and grade of assignments, tests and examinations, as appropriate, in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook. Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, via email to: Jenn English (jenn.english@utoronto.ca), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2 Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. Closing Date: 07/09/2026, 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.
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The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.
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Sessional Lecturer - EEB388H1S - Diversity of Mammals
About the role
Date Posted: 06/15/2026Req ID: 48587Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description: Course Number and Title: EEB388H1S – Diversity of Mammals Course Description: Lectures and laboratories examine the natural history, morphology, classification, evolutionary relationships, reproduction, biogeography, and conservation of mammals. Labs focus on the identification of mammals and their diverse morphological adaptations including mammals of Ontario. Estimated Course Enrolment: 55 Estimated TA Support: 160 hours Class Schedule: Lectures – Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm; and Labs – Wednesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 20, 2027 Salary (0.5 FCE): $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,699.22 for SLI Long Term); $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,953.96 for SLII Long Term); $10, 953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,273.90 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay 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: Knowledge of the subject area and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. A strong background in vertebrate diversity or systematics, ecology and/or evolutionary biology; PhD in biology; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching this or a similar university-level course. Description of the Duties: Prepare and deliver all lectures and laboratory activities; supervise teaching assistant(s) assigned to course; available for office hours; prepare, supervise, and grade of assignments, tests and examinations, as appropriate, in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook. Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, via email to: Jenn English (jenn.english@utoronto.ca), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2 Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. Closing Date: 07/09/2026, 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.
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About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.