Sessional Lecturer | FORHS - Issues in Forest Conservation

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course FOR3000HS - Current Issues in Forest Conservation. The role involves co-teaching, preparing lectures, organizing guest speakers, and grading assignments from September 1 to December 31, 2025. Candidates should ideally be Registered Professional Foresters with a background in journalism and communications. This position is located at the St. George campus in Toronto, South Africa.
Position: Sessional Lecturer | FOR3000HS - Current Issues in Forest Conservation

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Sessional Lecturer | FOR
3000HS - Current Issues in Forest Conservation

Date Posted: 05/26/2025
Req : 42804
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:FOR
3000HS – Current Issues in Forest Conservation

Course description:Major approaches and challenges facing effective conservation of the world’s forests are addressed through critical analysis of Canadian and international forest management and practices, including global land use conflicts within inhabited and pristine landscapes, aboriginal communities, and the forest industry. Guest lectures and professionally based assignments are used to investigate ENGO and governmental perspectives in topical areas including climate change, carbon sequestration, endangered species legislation, value-added wood product technology, and biomolecular advances.

Number of positions
: 1

Sessional dates of appointment
: 1 September 2025 – 31 December 202;
Please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by 31 December 2025

Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation):

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
:
Preferably a Registered Professional Forester with a journalism and communications background with extensive experience in forest conservation; teaching experience an asset.

Description of duties
:
Co-teach course with a Forestry professor. Prepare and deliver lectures, organize guest speakers, maintain course notes and readings, set and mark course assignments, which may include mid-term, essay and final examination or other assignments, with the support of a TA; compile, record and submit final marks. Be available to students through regular office hours.

You will be asked to submit a cover letter and CV in addition to completing the application form.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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