Job Description

Date Posted:

09/02/2025

Req ID:

45023

Faculty/Division:

UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation

Campus:

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

SSM 1030- Environmental Science

Course Description:

The main objectives of this course are to provide a scientific foundation of environmental science to better understand the driving mechanisms of key environmental problems and therefore the scientific aspects of addressing these problems. The course covers the fundamentals of environmental science, including systems theory and major earth system processes (ecosystem energetics, biogeochemical cycles), and environmental change and environmental impact caused by various sectors (agriculture, forestry, industrial systems, mining, fisheries). Some of the specific environmental issues discussed include as air pollution, ozone depletion, climate change, water/marine pollution, contaminants (metals and organic contaminants), renewable and nuclear energy systems, waste management and science/policy interactions. The scientific aspects of these environmental issues will be analyzed using a systems approach and case studies will be used to investigate such issues in real-life context.

Estimated course enrolment:

35

Hours of Work

: 50 hours

Salary:

$54.27/hourly SIA ratePlease 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.

Class Schedule:

Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MScSM Program Office

Sessional Dates of Appointment:

September 2nd to December 31st, 2025

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have completed and achieved a minimum grade of "A-" in SSM1030H or equivalent courses

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with previous TA experience in SSM1030 will be given preference.

Application Procedure:

Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website. Submit the completed application form, together with your CV, to mscsm.utm@utoronto.ca, MScSM Program, UTM. Include: 'SSM 1030 SIA Application' in the subject line.

Description:

SSM 1030- Environmental Science

Course Description:

The main objectives of this course are to provide a scientific foundation of environmental science to better understand the driving mechanisms of key environmental problems and therefore the scientific aspects of addressing these problems. The course covers the fundamentals of environmental science, including systems theory and major earth system processes (ecosystem energetics, biogeochemical cycles), and environmental change and environmental impact caused by various sectors (agriculture, forestry, industrial systems, mining, fisheries). Some of the specific environmental issues discussed include as air pollution, ozone depletion, climate change, water/marine pollution, contaminants (metals and organic contaminants), renewable and nuclear energy systems, waste management and science/policy interactions. The scientific aspects of these environmental issues will be analyzed using a systems approach and case studies will be used to investigate such issues in real-life context.

Estimated course enrolment:

35

Hours of Work

: 50 hours

Class Schedule:

Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MScSM Program Office

Sessional Dates of Appointment:

September 2nd to December 31st, 2025

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Application Procedure:

Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website. Submit the completed application form, together with your CV, to mscsm.utm@utoronto.ca, MScSM Program, UTM. Include: 'SSM 1030 SIA Application' in the subject line.

Closing Date:

September 8, 2025 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.