Date Posted: 10/16/2026

Req ID: 50561

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Number and Title: EEB198H1S – Genes and Behaviour

Course Description:

This course examines the new paradigm in behaviour genetic research. Lectures explore why the concept of a nature-nurture dichotomy is passé and has been replaced by a new understanding gained from animal and human research in the areas of gene by environment interaction and epigenetics; how our genome listens to our environment and the effect this has on our health and behaviour; why our early experiences are critical for the development of our brains and our bodies; and how together this new body of knowledge will help us understand how individual differences in behaviour and health arise. This course is for first-year, non-science students in all disciplines.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 24

Estimated TA Support: 0 hours

Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11:00am-1:00pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Salary (0.5 FCE): $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,699.22 for SLI Long Term); $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,953.96 for SLII Long Term); $10, 953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,228.90 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of 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

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of the subject area and ability in teaching the course subject at a university level. PhD in evolutionary biology with a robust background in behaviour, genetics, and/or gene-environment interactions; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:



Prior experience teaching this or a similar university-level course.

Description of the Duties: Prepare and deliver lectures; prepare course syllabus; available for office hours; prepare, supervise, and grade assignments, tests and examinations, as appropriate, in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook.

Application Process: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, via email to: Jenn English ([email protected]), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2

Closing Date: 11/06/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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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.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement,



and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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