Social studies teacher Jobs in Toronto, ON

Course Number and Title: ENV100H1F Introduction to Environmental Studies

Course Description: An investigation of the relationship between human beings and their natural and built environments. This interdisciplinary course will draw from the sciences, social sciences and the humanities to explore major social, cultural, economic, regulatory, ethical, ecological and technological aspects of environmental issues.

Estimated TA Support: 575

Estimated Enrolment: 350

Class Schedule: Online Asynchronous

Sessional Dates of Appointment: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70

• Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term - $10,510.04

• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04

• Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term - $10,760.28

• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28

• Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term - $11,030.36

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant area of study or equivalent professional and/or academic experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant academic or professional publications and previous experience teaching a similar large undergraduate course in an online asynchronous format are highly desirable.

Description of Duties:

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course

• Teach the course in an asynchronous format

• Evaluate student performance

• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request

• Manage a team of teaching assistants

• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with an undergraduate course

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to the Undergraduate Administrator at ug.office.env@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ug.office.env@utoronto.ca.