Job Description

Sessional Lecturer- BIO318H5 F: Animal Behaviour

Course description

: This course will cover the adaptive (evolved) behaviours of organisms that result from interactions with the biological environment. We ask why animals behave in a particular way, i.e. how does their behaviour enhance success in survival or reproduction? Examples involve adaptive strategies in competing with rivals, choosing mates, and avoiding parasites. We also ask how adaptive behaviour is controlled; what are the genetic, developmental, and physiological mechanisms underlying behaviour? Assignments involve observing and analyzing (suggesting alternative explanations/ hypotheses) for behaviour, followed by a use of these skills to critique a published scientific paper.

Estimated course enrolment:

60

Estimated TA support:

200 total hours- to be adjusted according to actual enrolment

Class schedule (tentative):

Lecture Mon 13:00-15:00 check timetable https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ for the most up to date and complete information

Sessional dates of appointment:

Sep 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

Salary (0.5 FCE) (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement):

Effective September 1, 2025:


Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70


Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04


Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04


Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28


Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28


Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36


All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field. The decision on hiring will be based on previous teaching experience in this course or other similar courses, academic qualifications, ability, and suitability for the position.

Description of duties:

Normal duties associated with teaching a university course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades, contact with students by regular office hours. Completion of all grades (may include make-up exams). This course will have synchronous online lectures and tutorials, and the position will include supervision of the day-to-day work of any Sessional Instructional Assistants or Teaching Assistants assigned to the course.


Please email CUPE3902 Unit 3 application form and your CV

in one single PDF file named with "last name, first name" only

and with "Unit 3 Biology Sessional Lecturer 2025-26 " in the subject line to linxiao.xiao@utoronto.ca by July 18, 2025.