University of Toronto at Scarborough

Physical and Environmental Sciences

SESSIONAL LECTURE POSITION

FALL 2007

The position(s) for Sessional Lecturer is available in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, for the 2007-2008 academic sessions. “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.

POSTING DATE: March 15, 2007

CLOSING DATE: April 12, 2007

Course Number:EESC13 Title: Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing Section: FALL 2007

Course Description: To familiarize students with the relevant legislation, qualitative and quantitative approaches and applications for environmental impact assessments and environmental auditing. The focus will be on the assessment of impacts to the natural environment, however, socio-economic impacts will also be discussed. Environmental auditing and environmental certification systems will be discussed in detail. Examples and case studies from forestry, wildlife biology and land use will be used to illustrate the principles and techniques presented in the course. Students will acquire "hands-on" experience in impact assessment and environmental auditing through case studies.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lecture Tuesdays 18:00 to 20:00

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 60

Estimated TA Support: Appropriate TA support consistent with enrolment will be provided.

Duties: Preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests and assignments, marking, marks management, supervision of TA(s).

Qualifications: Ph.D. in related discipline.

Note: Hiring Criteria includes, but is not limited to, emphasis on teaching excellence, ability to teach course material, academic qualifications, and past teaching experience. Preference in hiring will be given to current University of Toronto students pursuant to Article 14 of the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Pay Rates are in accordance with Article 24 CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Decisions for appointments are usually made a few weeks before the start of each semester. Final availability of positions is contingent upon course enrolment numbers and budgetary considerations. Hiring will be governed by the regulations outline the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

All applicants who wish to be considered for the position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to the address and contact person listed below.

University of Toronto at Scarborough

Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences

1265 Military Trail, Room SW649

Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4.

Attention: Janet Blakely Email: blakely@utsc.utoronto.ca

Applications may be faxed to (416) 287-7204

Application form can be downloaded here

Salary: The Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $6,275 for a half course (F or S) inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $6,775.00 for a half course (F or S) inclusive of vacation pay.

Sessional Dates:

• F courses: September -December
• S courses: January - April
• Y courses: May - August