[Hiring] Sessional Lecturer JGE378H5F - Natural Hazards @University of Toronto

Role Description

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course: JGE378H5F - Natural Hazards (Sci, SSc)

Earth is a dangerous place and risk is an inherent feature of life on this planet. Some of the events and processes that we call "hazardous," such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, cyclones, and forest fires are natural environmental processes. We define them as hazards only when they pose a threat to human interests. In this course we will examine natural hazards as well as some technological hazards, their causes, their potential impacts on people, and their management and mitigation.

• Class Schedule: LEC9999 Asynchronous
• Estimated enrolment: 300
• TA support: will be subject to final enrollment figures
• Sessional dates of appointment: September 1 - December 30, 2026
• Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, rate of pay is $9,997.48 for a Half (F/S) course, $19,994.95 for a full (Y) course. All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physical geography, environmental science, or related field.
• Previous online teaching experience is required.
• Previous experience managing a large online course and a large team of TAs is required.

Requirements

• All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including:
• Preparation and delivery of course content
• Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding regular office hours
• Supervising TAs assigned to course
• Ordering all necessary readings
• The mode of instruction for this course is online asynchronous.

Application Submission

To be considered for a position applicants must submit the CUPE application form as well as their CV of no more than 3 pages together with recent course evaluations by email to the department Chair, Laura Brown, at: [email protected].

Closing Date

07/14/2026, 11:59PM EDT