Sessional Lecturer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Description

Date Posted:10/30/2023

Req ID: 34665

Faculty/Division:
Arts and Science

Department:
School of the Environment

Campus:
St. George

Description:

Course number and title:
ENV335H- Environmental Design

Course description:

Environmental design, in the context of this course, refers to design strategies that account for the ability of supporting ecosystems to continue to meet human needs and those of other lifeforms without diminishing biological diversity or environmental quality.

This course takes a hands-on approach to investigating several environmental design issues: climate-responsive design, energy consumption, health and comfort, natural lighting and ventilation, and water management.

Course assignments in previous years have involved students building up a design of a net-zero carbon residential building through several instructive design exercises during the semester, including hands-on measurement and calculation activities.

Estimated course enrolment: 90 students

Estimated TA support: 117.5 hours

Class schedule:
Lectures, Monday, - 4 pm

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently inperson. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:
January 1, April 30, 2024

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9457.90; Sessional Lecture 1 Long Term - $9930.79;
Sessional Lecturer II - $ ; Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $ ;
Sessional Lecturer III - $ ; Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $

These 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._

Minimum qualifications:
Masters with equivalent professional and/or academic experience required. Understanding of and practical experience with environmental design, as well as design principles and practices, is required.

Preferred qualifications:
PhD degree and previous experience teaching a similar course are preferred.

Description of duties:

To teach the course: to develop and revise the course curriculum; deliver weekly lectures or arrange guest lecturers; conduct weekly practicals; arrange required readings; hold office hours; evaluate student performance, and supervision of TAs.

Please include all of the documents in one file, if possible.
A short-list of applicants may be interviewed.

Closing Date:
November 20, :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._
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Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

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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.