Date Posted: 10/07/2024
Req ID: 40027
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

Course number and title: EESC13H3 - Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing

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.

Estimated course enrolment: 80

Number of Hours: 0.5 FTE

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between January 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025.

Salary: Starting September 1, 2023 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9457.89 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $9,930.79 for a Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $10,151.76 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,326.61 for an Sessional Lecturer II Long Term; 10,362.76 Sessional Lecturer III; and $10,570.02 for a Sessional Lecturer III Long Term.

Minimum qualifications: Candidates are required to hold a PhD or MSc from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution in Environmental Science or a closely related field. Applicants should have an outstanding ability to teach and communicate with undergraduate students. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience teaching particularly in the area of environmental risk assessment, auditing and remediation.

Minimum of master degree in environmental science or a related science,

PhD preferred experience and interest in teaching courses in environmental science

Knowledge of environmental risk assessment, auditing and remediation

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in teaching through student evaluations at the College/University level in environmental sciences, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in the English language empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students. A minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment

Ph.D in Environmental Science or previous University teaching experience in Environmental Assessment. Technical and pedagogical competencies in relation to the online delivery of courses would be an asset.

Preferred qualifications:

Description of duties:

Preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams, term tests, and assignments, marking, marks management, management of Quercus, supervision of TA(s). Schedule for the course:

Lectures: Tuesdays from 3-5 pm (in-person at UTSC Campus)

We can't adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Application Procedures:

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment;

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 CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/envu/app/sl

The 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 get in touch with Annie Kostadinova at dpes-undergrad.utsc@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing Date: 10/29/2024, 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.