Sessional Lecturer I: ERS211H5F Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

at  University of Toronto

Position Type: Sessional Lecturer I
Course Title: ERS211H5F Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Course Description: Sedimentology and stratigraphy concerns the origin, formation, accumulation, alteration, and preservation of sediments in the geological record. This course will focus on the reconstruction, correlation, and interpretation of ancient carbonate and siliciclastic paleoenvironments and facies based on the analysis of sedimentary structures, depositional environments, stratigraphic successions, and fossils. The interplay between biological and geological factors responsible for sedimentary deposits will form the core of the course, including the physical transport and biological accumulation of sediments, the effects of climate-driven sea-level change on sediment deposition, the importance of resource management and sustainability. This course will include a laboratory component with hand samples, thin sections, and physical models, in addition to a field trip, allowing for first-hand experience with describing and interpreting sedimentological units.
Number of Positions (est): 1
Course Enrolment (est): 30
TA Support (est): TA support provided for practical sections.
Delivery Method: In-person synchronous.
Class schedule: For the most up-to-date course timetable and delivery methods, please visit UTM timetable planner: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/.
Dates of appointment: 03 September 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $9457.90 including vacation pay. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant area of Earth Science. Currency and mastery of subject area required. Past teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching similar course.
Description of Duties: The duties of Sessional Lecturers shall include the normal duties associated with the design and teaching of university degree credit courses or sections of courses. These may include the preparation and delivery of course content, including lectures and/or seminars; creation of course ware; the development and administration of assignments, tests and examinations; the marking and grading of student work and the submission of grades to appropriate University officials in accordance with policy; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours; and the supervision of the day-to-day work of any Sessional Instructional Assistants or Teaching Assistants assigned to the course
Application instructions: Send a cover letter and CV to the selection committee at cpssljobs.utm@utoronto.ca.
Application Deadline: 16th July 2024
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to 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

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