University of Toronto Scarborough

Physical and Environmental Sciences

SESSIONAL LECTURER POSITIONS

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: April 20, 2007

CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2007

Application Procedure can be found at the bottom of this notice. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Course Number: CHMB20H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Chemical Thermodynamics and Elementary Kinetics

Course Description: The concept of chemical potential: phase equilibria; solutions; chemical equilibria (including electrochemical applications); elementary reactions; multi-step and coupled reactions (with biochemical applications); elementary collision theory and TST.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Mondays 15:00-16:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am, Friday 11:00am-12:00pm

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 50

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: PhD or PhD Candidate in Chemistry

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Course Number: CHMC47H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Bio-Organic Chemistry

Course Description: The chemistry of heterocycles, nucleic acids, terpenes, steroids and other natural products; amino acids, proteins and carbohydrates; introduction to enzyme structure and catalysis.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Fridays 9:00-11:00am

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 90

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: PhD or PhD Candidate in Chemistry

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Course Number: EESA01H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Introduction to Environmental Science

Course Description: The scientific method and its application to natural systems. The physical and biological processes which drive ecosystem functions. Anthropogenic changes in ecosystem functions at local and global scales. Emphasis on the degredation of the atmosphere, soil, water and biological resources caused by human activity. Renewable and non-renewable resource sustainability.

Number of positions: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Monday 10:00-12:00pm

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 300

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: PhD or PhD Candidate in Environmental Science

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Course Number: EESA05H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Environmental Hazards

Course Description: This course is an investigation of the geological background and possible solutions to major hazards in the environment. Environmental hazards to be studied include: landslides, erosion, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, asteroid impacts, flooding, glaciation, future climate change, subsidence, and the disposal of toxic wastes. This may be of interest to a wide range of students in the life, social, and physical sciences; an opportunity for a non-specialist to understand headline-making geological events of topical interest. No prior knowledge of the Earth Sciences is required.

Number of Positions Available 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Tuesdays 19:00-22:00pm

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 240

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: PhD or PhD Candidate in Environmental Science _______________________________________________________________________________________

Course Number: EESC32H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Mineralogy and Petrology

Course Description: This course provides an overview of common mineral and rock types and the methods for describing and identifying them. The fundamentals of crystal structure will be reviewed and used as a basis for mineralogical classification. Simple microscopic techniques for mineral identification and the mineralogy and origin of the more common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock types are presented. This course is necessary for those students who wish to seek professional registration as a Professional Geoscientist in Ontario.

Number of Positions Available: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 20

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

Qualifications: PhD or PhD Candidate in Environmental Science or Geology

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Course Number: PHYB20H3

Section: FALL 2007

Title: Vibrations and Waves

Course Description: We introduce the concept of Waves in general and some of its applications. It covers the following topics: Harmonic oscillation including forced and camped oscillation: Fourier Series; Hamilton Principle and Lagrange Dynamics; Continuous Systems (waves); Energy Transfer and Electromagnetic waves.

Number of Positions: 1

Session: September 1 to December 31, 2007

Class Schedule: Lectures: Mondays 10:00-11:00am and Fridays 10:00-11:00am; Tutorial: Mondays 12:00-13:00

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 30

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), Conducting Tutorial(s).

Qualifications: PhD or PhD Candidate in Physics.

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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 15 of the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Pay Rates are in accordance with Article 21 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 a position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to the address and contact person listed below.

University of Toronto 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 $6,275.00 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