Date Posted: 10/20/2026Req ID: 50596Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesCampus: St. George Downtown TorontoExisting Vacancy: Yes Description: Course description: Introduction to the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on the physical processes, including precipitation, interception, evaporation, runoff, ground water and soil water. Basic hydrological models will be practiced. Estimated course enrollment: 30Estimated TA support: 60 hours Schedule: Lecture Monday 1-3 pm; Lab Monday 3-5 pmDates of appointment: January 6 to April 30, 2027 Please note: This position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by April 30, 2027. Rate of pay: Stipend for 0.5FCE including vacation pay as of September 1, 2026: Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90 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: A Ph.D. degree in Earth Sciences or closely related discipline, knowledge of topic areas. Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience at the university level. Description of duties: The lecturer will be responsible for effectively delivering the course, including but not limited to: lecture and tutorial preparation and delivery; supervising of teaching assistants; setting of assignments, projects and labs; setting, supervision and marking of exams; final course marks; course evaluations; and holding regular office hours. This course will be taught in-person. Application Procedure: Please submit a completed application form with your CV and teaching dossier statement of teaching philosophy and other documentation demonstrating teaching experience to jobs.earthsci@utoronto.ca by 11:59pm on November 10, 2026. Please label the PDF documents using the following format: LastName, FirstName - Course Code – Application/ CV/ Dossier. Messages in the body of the email will not be considered. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact jobs.earthsci@utoronto.ca. Closing Date: 11/10/2026, 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 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 studen