Sessional Lecturer JGE378H5F - Natural Hazards (Sci, SSc)
About The Position
This course, JGE378H5F - Natural Hazards (Sci, SSc), examines natural and some technological hazards, their causes, potential impacts on people, and their management and mitigation. 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. The course will consist of 24 lecture hours and 12 practical hours. The class schedule is Asynchronous (LEC9999), with an estimated enrollment of 300 students. TA support will be subject to final enrollment figures. The mode of instruction for this course is online asynchronous.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 the course
- Order all necessary readings
Benefits
- All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
