Sessional Lecturer – EEB462H1F – Phylogenetic Inference: Methods and Applications

Date Posted: 06/14/2024

Req ID: 37993

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: EEB462H1F – Phylogenetic Inference: Methods and Applications

Course description: The representation of the evolutionary relationships in the form of phylogenetic trees has become a fundamental tool in many branches of biology. This course is an introduction to the core concepts and methods of phylogenetic reconstruction including parsimony, likelihood, and Bayesian techniques, as well as advanced topics such as divergence time estimation, species-tree inference, and species delimitation. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and computer labs, students will master the theory and practice of phylogenetics.

Estimate of the course enrolment: 20

Estimate of TA support: 70 hours

Class Schedule: Lectures – Tuesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm; and Labs – Thursdays 4:00pm-7:00pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Salary (0.25FCE): $4,728.95 for Sessional Lecturer I ($4,965.40 for SLI Long Term); $5,060.88 for Sessional Lecturer II ($5,163.31 for SLII Long Term); $5,181.38 for Sessional Lecturer III ($5,285.01 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. A strong background in phylogenetic tree concepts, ecology and/or evolutionary biology is required; PhD in biology is required; demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications: Past experience teaching this course or a similar university-level course.

Description of the duties: Prepare and deliver 50% of lectures and laboratories (remaining 50% of lectures and laboratories are taught by a faculty member); with co-instructor prepare syllabus and supervise teaching assistant(s) assigned to the course; prepare lab materials for the teaching assistant(s); conduct office hours; prepare, supervise, and grade of tests, assignments, and examinations 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 (jenn.english@utoronto.ca), Payroll Officer, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks St. (ESC 3055H), Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3B2

Closing Date: 07/09/2024, 11:59PM EDT

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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