Sessional Lecturer | FOR3010HS - Society and Forest Conservation

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The course FOR3010HS – Society and Forest Conservation focuses on the social and political dimensions of human-forest interactions and theoretical approaches to study these interactions. It explores the social practices, institutions, and regimes of power and knowledge in shaping human-forest relations. Taking a political ecology approach, the course examines how power, knowledge, culture, and nature intersect and shape each other, and explores issues of equity and justice in different forest governance contexts. The course explores forest governance challenges in different parts of the world, including in Canada. The course will be run as a seminar, with student-led activities, research, and presentations, and include an overnight field camp component. The estimated course enrollment is 50 students with an estimated 40 hours of TA support. The class schedule is Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree or extensive experience in forest conservation with a thorough knowledge of the forestry industry and forest governance
• Teaching experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures
• Organize guest speakers
• Maintain course notes and readings
• 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
• Ensure CFAB competency elements 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 2.1.3, 3.1.1 to 3.1.5, 3.2.1,3.2.2,3.2.5,3.2.7,7.1.2,7.1.4,8A3.1 are covered and evaluated within course
• Complete any course work and grading not completed by April 30, 2027

What This Job Offers

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