Date Posted: 10/01/2026Req ID: 50379Faculty/Division: UofT ScarboroughDepartment: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental SciCampus: University of Toronto Scarborough UTSC Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: Course number and title: EESA10H3 - Human Health and the Environment Course description: Because of pollution, our surroundings are becoming increasingly hazardous to our health. The past century has seen intense industrialization characterized by the widespread production and use of chemicals and the intentional and unintentional disposal of a wide range of waste materials. This course explores the relationship between the incidence of disease in human populations and the environmental pollution. Emphasis will be placed on understanding where and what pollutants are produced, how they are taken up by humans and their long term effects on health; the role of naturally-occurring carcinogens will also be examined. The course will include a view of risk assessment and toxicology using case studies. No prior knowledge of environmental or medical science is required. Estimated course enrolment: 500 Number of Hours: 0.5 FCE Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between January 1, 2027 and April 30, 2027. Salary: Starting September 1, 2026 the following rates of pay apply for half courses F or S, inclusive of vacation pay: $9,997.48 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,699.22 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,699.22 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,953.96 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,228.90 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term. 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. The rate of pay is established by the Collective Agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE, Local 3902 Unit 3 and the University of Toronto. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D in Environmental science; University lecture experience with high enrollment courses; Experience with web-option or web-offering course delivery and course communication technology i.e. Quercus Past teaching experience is a more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. Description of duties: Organization and management of the web content for the course; creation of midterm and final exams, marking, marks management, extensive office hours, Quercus management, discussion board and TAs supervision. Schedule for the course:Lectures: Mondays 1 pm to 3 pmTerm test and exams will be in-person Application Procedures: It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment; 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 CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they sh
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