Sessional Lecturer - FOR305H1F - Biology of Trees and Forests

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach FOR305H1F - Biology of Trees and Forests. The course provides an overview of the biology of trees and the ecological principles that govern the structure and function of forests. Topics include tree identification, wood anatomy, tree architecture, resource acquisition and allocation, tree growth and mortality, resource competition, stand development, species succession, and the cycling of nutrients and energy. The course includes a substantial field and lab component. The estimated course enrollment is 38 students. The appointment dates are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with the responsibility for completing coursework and grading after December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in forest conservation
• Extensive experience in forest biology
• Extensive experience in tree identification
• Teaching experience is an asset

Nice To Haves

• PhD or working towards a PhD degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures
• Organize guest speakers
• Maintain course notes and readings
• Organize lab and fieldwork sessions
• Set and mark course assignments, which may include mid-term, essay and final examination or other assignments, with the support of a TA
• Compile, record and submit final marks
• Be available to students through regular office hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree