Date Posted: 10/20/2026Req ID: 50595Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of Earth SciencesCampus: St. George Downtown Toronto Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: Course description: An in-depth look at a significant aspect of the Earth system. The "critical zone" -- defined as the outer layer reaching from the treetops into the weathered bedrock where rock, water, air and life interact -- is crucial to life and habitats, food production, water quality, and regulating climate. Topics will vary depending on instructor expertise, who may focus on biosphere-atmosphere interactions, or microbiologically driven cycling of energy and matter in the subsurface. Emphasis will be placed on approaches to quantitatively model interactions and reading of primary scientific literature. Estimated course enrollment: 25Estimated TA support: 30 hours Schedule: Lectures Tuesdays 1-3 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
