Job Description

Date Posted: 04/10/2025
Req ID: 42499
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course Code: KPE436H: Outdoor Education and Environmental StewardshipCourse description: In this course, students examine the central concept of environmental sustainability. A number of local and global dilemmas and issues are explored, with a focus on intersections with the provision of outdoor education and the natural environment. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between individuals, society and the global Earth. By the end of the course students will be able to apply considerations of environmental sustainability in the delivery of outdoor education and to outdoor recreational engagement in our day-to-day lives.Estimated TA support:Estimated course enrolment: 35Class schedule: TBDSessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCESalary:Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term - $9,930.79Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term - $10,326.62Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term - $10,570.02Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.Description of duties: All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught in person.Application Procedure: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV via the .Closing Date: 05/05/2025, 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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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