Date Posted: 10/14/2026Req ID: 50551Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthDepartment: Dalla Lana School of Public HealthCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: Yes Course Description: This course will describe the physics of sound and the measurement of noise levels, doses and frequencies; strategies for undertaking a comprehensive noise survey and the standards for noise exposure; reduction of noise through engineering controls; hearing conservation and protection programs; and health effects of noise and vibration. The course will be taught in-person and will include field trips and hands on experience with instruments. Course Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate a knowledge of the physics of sound and the various sound measurement techniques used in occupational hygiene practice. Apply this knowledge to the conduct of comprehensive noise surveys in order to measure and evaluate noise exposures and levels in workplaces & in the community. Explain the health effects of exposure to noise. Develop and evaluate programs to control noise exposures in order to reduce the health risks of noise, including basic engineering controls, hearing protection and hearing conservation programs. Understand the basics of the physics and measurement of vibration, the effects associated with overexposure, and methods of control. Estimated course enrolment: 25 Estimated TA support: none Schedule: Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessional dates: January 1-April 30, 2027 Salary: $9,997.47 Sessional Lecturer I $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer II $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III $11,228.90 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable 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. Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience; expertise in Occupational Hygiene Description of duties: curriculum planning and implementation, weekly teaching, student interaction, evaluation & grading 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 to: c/o Christine Lowe Dalla Lana School of Public Health University of Toronto Email: christine.lowe@utoronto.ca Closing Date: 11/03/2026, 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 o
