Sessional Lecturer – ENV316H1F Biology – Laboratory & Field Methods in Environmental Science

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Sessional Lecturer – ENV316H1F Biology – Laboratory & Field Methods in Environmental Science

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 06/18/2024
Req ID: [[37989]]
Faculty/Division: [[Faculty of Arts & Science]]
Department: [[School of the Environment]]
Campus: [[St. George]]Description:Course description: This course focuses on methods of sampling and analyzing natural air, water and solid Earth materials for physical, chemical and biological properties that are relevant to current environmental issues. It will integrate approaches from chemistry, physics, geology and biology, and cover techniques in field sampling, laboratory analyses and analyses of large environmental data sets. Basic concepts related to quality control will be emphasized throughout the course: sample collection and storage methods, calibration of field and lab instruments, analyses in complex matrices, errors (accuracy, precision), and detection limits. This course is for students enrolled in the Environmental Science Major program, or permission of the Undergraduate Associate Director. A fee of $26 will be charged for lab supplies, lab instrument charges and technical services.Pre-requisites:EEB240H1/ ENV234H1, one of CHM210H1 (recommended) or ENV237H1/ ENV238H1, one of STA220H1/ STA288H1/ EEB225H1/ GGR270H1Estimated enrolment: 40Estimated TA support: 150 hoursSessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Class schedule: Lectures/Practicals, Friday 10 am – 2 pm.Salary: One half of the salaries below, which are for teaching a half-credit course, as this appointment is for 0.25 of an FCE:Sessional Lecturer I – $9457.90; Sessional Lecturer I Long Term – $9930.79;Sessional Lecturer II – $10121.77; Sessional Lecturer II Long Term – $10326.62;Sessional Lecturer III – $10376.26; Sessional Lecturer III Long Term – $10570.02These salaries are inclusive of vacation pay. 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.Qualifications: PhD in Ecology, with familiarity with aquatic ecology, undergraduate level statistics, and R programming. The course involves lectures on (1) basic experimental design, sampling biases, and the basic concepts underlying statistical procedures. (2) Lectures on basic metrics used to quantify aspects of biological communities (richness and diversity), as well as (3) lectures on quantifying animal health (condition metrics). There is a field trip to the Humber River, where minnows are caught using seine nets, and the habitat is quantified. The instructor, therefore, needs to be able to identify the minnow species. Benthic macroinvertebrates are also collected on the field trip, and the instructor should be able to identify benthic macroinvertebrates to the Order or Class level, following OBBN guides. The students learn R through active learning and modules.Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience teaching a similar course is desirable.Description of Duties: to teach the course; to develop and revise course curriculum; deliver weekly lectures/practicals or arrange guest lecturers; arrange required readings; hold online and/or in-person office hours; evaluate student performance, supervise TA’s.Closing Date: 07/11/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**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.The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 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 to equity, 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 see .Accessibility StatementThe 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.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contactAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 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 to equity, 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 see .Accessibility StatementThe 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.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:06:19 GMT

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