Sessional Lecturer I: ERS411H5 • Paleobiology

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College

mississauga, peel region, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Position Overview

Title: Sessional Lecturer I – ERS411H5 (Paleobiology)

Institution: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Chem/Phys. Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Number of Positions (est): 1

Course Enrolment (est): 25

Dates of appointment: 01 September 2026 – 31 December 2026.

Salary: $9,997.47, including vacation pay.

Course Description

This course will focus on the evolving history of organisms and their ecosystems on Earth, including aspects of geochemistry and taphonomy. It will investigate the interactions between Earth and Life over the past 3.5 billion years, emphasizing how the paleontological record is used to understand the complex nature of our evolving Earth.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in a relevant area of Earth Science.
  • Currency and mastery of the subject area demons...