Sessional Lecturer - FOR201HS - Conservation of Tropical and Subtropical Forests
$119,970–$119,970 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Teach 12 lecture hours over six weeks on tropical and subtropical forest biomes, covering conservation prospects, deforestation drivers, agroforestry, and biodiversity. Build and update the course syllabus, manage the Quercus course software, and coordinate guest lecturers where applicable. Deliver critical reviews of forest dynamics and selective logging, then grade assignments, group projects, midterms, and finals. Conduct regular office hours to mentor students on research and writing standards. This co-instructor role supports an estimated enrollment of 250 students during the January–April 2027 term. Preference is given to candidates with prior university-level lecturing experience in ecology or conservation.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. preferred in forest conservation, tropical ecology, geography, or environmental sciences, or equivalent professional experience
- Knowledge of tropical and subtropical biomes
- Knowledge of deforestation drivers
- Knowledge of agroforestry
- Knowledge of biodiversity conservation
- Understanding of ecological perspectives relating to global forest management
- Understanding of economic perspectives relating to global forest management
- Understanding of social perspectives relating to global forest management
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience designing, lecturing, or TAing university-level courses in ecology or conservation
- Familiarity with digital learning tools including the University of Toronto Quercus system
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