Sessional Lecturer, AST101H1: The Sun and Its Neighbours

AST101H1: The Sun and Its Neighbours 

Course Description: Scholarly discussion about our place in the Universe. Phenomena we see in the sky. What we know about the Sun, the planets and comets, and the formation of the solar system – and how we know it. What makes planets suitable for life. Finding out about the nearest stars and their planets. This course is intended for students with no science or engineering background. 

Estimated course enrolment: ~ 196 

Estimated TA support: ~ 5 TAs 

Class schedule: TU: 18:00-20:00; TH: 18:00-20:00 

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025, 

Salary: 

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90 

Sessional Lecturer I, Long Term: $9,930.79 

Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77 

Sessional Lecturer Il, Long Term: $10,326.62 

Sessional Lecturer Ill: $10,362.76 

Sessional Lecturer III, Long Term: $10,570.02 

Qualifications: PhD or equivalent training in Astronomy, with experience in teaching university courses in astronomy required; teaching excellence, strong academic record, and mastery of subject area; previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter, demonstrating their commitment to pedagogic strategies that foster an inclusive learning environment and their plan to contribute to the University’s broader academic community, supported by examples such as relevant teaching experience, initiatives, or contributions to diversity and inclusion. Recent and relevant research experience will also be considered. 

Description of duties: 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, test and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to course; addressing any issues of academic integrity that arise related to this course. 

Application Procedure: Please submit your CV, cover letter and a completed application to: astro.finance@utoronto.ca by 11:59 pm EST on Friday, April 18, 2025, and include “CUPE UNIT 3 Job Application” in the Subject line of the email. Please save the documents in PDF format and use the following naming format: LastName, FirstName – Course Code – Resume / Application. Additional material (cover letter, teaching dossier, statement) is optional, but if included, they should be attached in PDF format (naming the document LastName, FirstName – Course Code – Document Type) as messages in the body of the email will not be considered. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact astro.finance@utoronto.ca. 

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12

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