Job Description

Date Posted:

05/26/2025

Req ID:

42810

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design

Department:

Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:

FOR1000HY - Graduate Seminar

Course description:

An overview of the current issues facing forest conservation, management and research is presented in guest seminars and student presentations. Students will improve their writing and presentation skills as well as broaden their appreciation of forest science through written assignments and presentations. Weekly attendance at seminars and a poster presentation during the fall along with a written research proposal and seminar workshop the following spring are required. During the first fall session, the course includes select assignments in conjunction with students from the professional forest conservation program (MFC).

Estimated course enrolment

: 10-20

Estimated TA support:

N/A

Class Schedule:

Lecture (Fall): Mondays 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Lecture (Winter): Mondays 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Number of positions

: 1

Sessional dates of appointment

: 1 September 2025 - 30 April 2026;

Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by 30 April 2026

Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation):

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: $ 11,029.28

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

: PhD with strong knowledge of forest conservation, management and research; familiarity with the UofT Forestry graduate program and structure.

Description of duties

: Prepare and deliver lectures, organize guest speakers, maintain course notes and readings, set and mark course assignments; compile, record and submit final marks. Be available to students through regular office hours.

How to apply

: To apply for this position, please complete and submit the Daniels Faculty Forestry 2025-26 Online Application



You will be asked to submit a cover letter and CV in addition to completing the application form.


For questions regarding applications to Daniels Faculty Sessional Lecturer positions, please contact daniels.academichr@utoronto.ca

Closing Date:

06/17/2025, 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.