Job Description

Date Posted:

05/26/2025

Req ID:

42807

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design

Department:

Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:

FOR3012H1F - Analytical Methods in Forestry, Module 1: Statistics

Course description:

A series of modules designed to provide an introduction to practical methods in basic statistics and geographic information systems (GIS).


The objective of this course is to provide students with a solid background and experience in applying the most common statistical methods they are likely to encounter in Forestry with a goal is to improve numeracy and facility in dealing with and interpreting quantitative data in the natural sciences. Lectures will present topics and methods as well as underlying theory. Elementary understanding of basic mathematical concepts is expected. Tutorials will serve as laboratory sessions during which students will have the opportunity to refine their understanding of the topics presented in lecture through hands-on exercises using the statistical programming software R.

Estimated course enrolment

: 25-35

Estimated TA support:

30 hours

Class Schedule:

Lecture: Wednesdays 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Tutorial: Fridays 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Number of positions

: 1

Sessional dates of appointment

: 1 September 2025 - 31 December 2025;

please note that this position includes the completion of course work and grading not completed by 31 December 2025

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

Note that this position is for the Statistics module ONLY, and the salary is pro-rated at 50%


Sessional Lecturer I: $4,910.35

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $5,255.02

Sessional Lecturer II: $5,255.02

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $5,380.14

Sessional Lecturer III: $5,380.14

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $5,514.64

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

: Must have a strong background in statistical methods and different data types in forest conservation and experimental design; understand the overall inferential framework of frequentist statistics; expertise using the statistical programming platform R.

Description of duties

: Prepare and deliver seminars, 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.