Sessional Lecturer | FOR410H1/425H1/1294H - Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology

The University of Toronto is hiring a Sessional Lecturer for the Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology course (FOR410H1/425H1/1294H) for the January-April 2027 term. The role involves preparing lectures, organizing guest speakers, grading assignments, and maintaining office hours. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biomaterials science and teaching experience is preferred. The position is located at the St. George campus in Toronto, ON.
Date Posted: 06/23/2026
Req ID: 48944
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design


Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)


Description:
Course number and title: FOR410H1/425H1/1294H – Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology (Cross-listed undergraduate/graduate course)
Course description:
The course focuses on technological advances and approaches in deriving fuels, chemical feedstocks, and other value-added products from forest resources and other organic-based feedstocks. Fundamental chemical attributes of biomass, as they affect the fuel value and potential for deriving liquid, solid and gaseous fuels from the biomass will be discussed. Processing options for fibre, biopolymers and other valuable chemical products will be an integral part of the course material.
Estimated course enrolment: 10
Estimated TA support: 30 hours
Class Schedule:
Tutorial: Mondays 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Lecture: Wednesdays 5:00PM - 7:00PM


Number of positions: 1
Sessional dates of appointment:
1 January 2027 – 30 April 2027; please note that this position includes the completion of any course work and grading not completed by 30 April 2027.
Salary (per half-course, inclusive of vacation):


Sessional Lecturer I: $ 9,997.58


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 related to and extensive experience in biomaterials science; teaching experience an asset.
Description of duties:
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.
Application Procedure:
Applications must be submitted at the following URL, selecting the appropriate course(s): https://tracs.utoronto.ca/dept/arcla/app/sl
You will be asked to upload a cover letter and CV for consideration. For questions, please contact: sessionals@daniels.utoronto.ca


Closing Date: 07/15/2026, 11:59PM EDT


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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.


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