Sessional Lecturer - EEB384H1S - Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles (Toronto, ON, CA) at University of Toronto

Date Posted: 11/18/2025
Req ID: 46040
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: EEB384H1S – Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles

Course description: Lectures and laboratories examine the natural history, morphology, behaviour, ecology, evolutionary relationships, and biogeography of amphibians (frogs and toads, salamanders, caecilians) and non-avian reptiles (turtles, the tuatara, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians). Students are required to purchase a $25 lab manual.

Estimate of the course enrolment: 50 students

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated TA support: 140 hours (labs) plus 35 hours (grading)

Class schedule: Lectures – Thursdays 9:00am-11:00am; and Labs – Mondays 1:00pm-4:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment:  January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

Salary (0.5 FCE): $9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,510.04 for SLI Long Term); $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,760.28 for SLII Long Term); $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,030.36 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay

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: An academic background in ecology and evolutionary biology is required, specifically amphibians and non-avian reptiles and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. A strong background in herpetology, ecology and/or evolutionary biology; PhD in biology; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching this or a similar university-level course.

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of all lectures and laboratory activities; supervision of teaching assistant assigned to course; available for office hours; preparation, supervision, and grading of assignments, tests and examinations, as appropriate, in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook.

Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, via email to: Jenn English ([email protected]), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2

If you require accommodations during the application and/or hiring processes, and/or throughout the duration of the appointment please contact Jenn English ([email protected]).

Closing Date: 12/09/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.