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| WINTER 2027- Department of Geography & Environmental Studies | |||||||
| Package No. 2 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 2 | |||||||
| GEO681 | GIS & Geographic Analysis | 1 | 3 | 42 | Tues. 3-4 &Thurs. 10-12 | No | |
| GEO702 | Tech and Contemporary Environ | 1 | 3 | 75 | Mon. 1-2 & Fri.2-4 | Yes | |
| GEO811 | Global Environmental Issues | 1 | 3 | 75 | Wed. 11-2 | Yes | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 9 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Reduced Sessional | ||||||
| Package No. 3 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 3 | GEO509 | Food, Place and Identity | 1 | 3 | 100 | Wed. 11-2 | Yes |
| GEO522 | Geography of the Middle East | 1 | 3 | 90 | Mon. 11-1 & Tues. 9-10 | Yes | |
| GEO793 | The Geography of Toronto | 1 | 3 | 200 | Mon. 1-2 & Fri. 2-4 | Yes | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 9 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Reduced Sessional | ||||||
| Package No. 4 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 4 | |||||||
| GEO421 | Geography in Retailing | 1 | 3 | 30 | Fri. 8-11 | No | |
| GEO507 | Exploration of the Urban Envrnmt. | 1 | 3 | 90 | Wed. 11-2 | No | |
| GEO719 | GIS in Business Strat. Mgmt. | 1 | 3 | 42 | Tues. 12-3 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 9 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Reduced Sessional | ||||||
| Package No. 5 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 5 | GEO210 | Geography of Hazards | 1 | 3 | 90 | Tues. 1-2 & Fri. 10-12 | Yes |
| GEO110 | The Physical Environment | 2 | 3 | 90/90 | Mon. 9-10 (Tues. 2-3) Fri. 10-12 (Tues. 1-2) | Yes | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 9 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Reduced Sessional | ||||||
| Package No.6 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 6 | EUS450 | Responses to Climate Change | 1 | 3 | 40 | Tues. 3-6 | No |
| GEO110 | The Physical Environment | 1 | 3 | 90 | Mon. 9-10 & Thurs. 2-4 | Yes | |
| GEO210 | Geography of Hazards | 1 | 3 | 90 | N/A | Yes | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 9 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Reduced Sessional | ||||||
| Package No. 7 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 7 | |||||||
| GEO793 | The Geography of Toronto | 1 | 3 | 90 | Mon.11-1 & Tues. 9-10 | Yes | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 8 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 8 | |||||||
| GEO530 | Urban Economic Geography | 1 | 3 | 40 | Thurs.3-6 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 9 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 9 | |||||||
| EUS870 | Ecological Restoration | 1 | 3 | 42 | Mon. 3-6 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 10 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 10 | |||||||
| GEO871 | The Professional Geographer | 1 | 3 | 25 | Mon.8-10 & Wed. 10-11 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 11 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 11 | |||||||
| EUS860 | Measuring Sustainability | 1 | 3 | 30 | Tues. 3-6 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 12 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 12 | |||||||
| EUS601 | Nature in Fragments | 1 | 3 | 50 | Thurs. 3-6 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 13 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 13 | |||||||
| GEO607 | Cities and the Cdn Econ | 1 | 3 | 90 | Mon.11-1 & Tues. 9-10 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
| Package No. 14 | Course Code | Course Name | No. of Sections | No. of Semester Hours per Section | Max Section Size | Schedule | Academically Required AA Support |
| 14 | |||||||
| GEO716 | Geographies of Health | 1 | 3 | 60 | Wed. 11-2 | No | |
| Total Semester Hours: | 3 | ||||||
| Appointment Type: | Part-time | ||||||
The base salary range for Contract Lectures hired August 16, 2026 through August 15, 2026 is $79,644.07 to $101,855.82 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Contract amounts are calculated based on the number of semester hours in the appointment.
Where AA support is academically required to deliver this course/section. The successful applicant will be provided appropriate AA support. Additionally, if eligible, they will receive 20% of the extra student payment for this section as outlined in Article 17 of the Unit 1Collective Agreement.
Please specify which package you're applying for.
a) A full workload half-sessional appointment is for 15 hours in any one semester.
b) A reduced workload half-sessional appointment is for at least 9 but less than 15 semester hours in any one semester.
c) A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.
PLEASE NOTE: Course Information: All course descriptions can be found at:
https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/2026-2027/courses/
All courses will be taught in-person, on campus.
Evidence may be requested for all categories.
Education
PhD. or equivalent in field related to targetcourse
PhD (or equivalent)
MBA or equivalent
Terminal degree (PhD) in other discipline
Master degree.
Teaching Experience
Teaching target or similar course at TMU graduateprogram.
Teaching target or similar course at otheruniversity graduate programs.
Teaching target or similar course at TMUundergraduate program or another university undergraduate program.
Teaching target course at College.
Practice field experience
Current (past 3 years) practice in related fields6-10 (depends on quality of experience, including relevance to course, level of responsibility, relevant professionalaccreditation, etc.)
Past (more than 3) years ago) practice in arelated field.
Currency
Academic publications (refereed) in the past 5years.
Academic publications more than 5 years ago orcurrent (less than 5 years) professional profile (including professional oracademic presentations).
Other demonstrated professional currency(practitioner writing, courses taken).
Interactive Skills
The following will be rated based on previousteaching ratings/evaluations:
Lecture presentation
Email Interaction
Follow through with assignments
Applicant Responsibilities
Candidates who wish to apply for these postings must provide an application with the following information defined in Article 14.9 of the current CUPE 3904 Unit 1 collective agreement https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/documents-forms/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
- The type of appointment that is preferred.
- The courses or number of sections of the same course and/or package they would like to teach
- Attach an updated resume and any other relevant information concerning their candidacy.
- Which courses of all those posted by the Department the candidates consider themselves qualified to teach. (If possible, include the number of times the course content of each of the applied -for courses has been taught).
- The address or addresses to which the letter of appointment should be sent, and any periods when the candidates cannot be contacted.
- Instructors with priority of consideration may include which of the Continuing Education credit courses they would prefer should the volume of teaching applied for not be available from the teaching functions available to discharge
Candidates will be evaluated using the following rating criteria and weightings:
Rating Criteria - Weighting%
- Education - 20%
- Experience -20%
- Currency - 20%
- Teaching skills - 20%
- Interactive skills - 20%
Application Deadline:
Please submit a letter of application, updated curriculum vitae and currency report and teaching evaluations (if applicable), and what course/package you are interested in
by Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (closes at 8 am)
Candidates who have the experience and skills to teach a diverse student population, and who will assist us to further advance equity, diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply.
TToronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate CalenToronto Metropolitan University Undergraduate Calendar
https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/
CUPE Local 3904, Unit 1 – Collective Agreement
https://www.torontomu.ca/faculty-affairs/documents-forms/collective-agreements/cupe-1-collective-agreement/
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
The School/Department will provide upon request to any applicant with CUPE experience a current relative seniority list, with instructors who have taught in the department within the last three academic years ranked according to seniority.
All interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Course Management policy, https://www.torontomu.ca/senate/course-outline-policies/course-management-policy-166/. Detailed course outlines for each course are available in the School/Department and the successful applicants are required to follow them. Calendar course descriptions can be found at https://www.torontomu.ca/calendar/.
Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Course delivery may be online, in-person, or hybrid at the sole discretion of the hiring unit. Candidates hired to support in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching and/or other duties on campus. Candidates are required to have access to appropriate technology (i.e. computer with camera, microphone and high-speed internet).
While applicants may submit Faculty/Course Survey results from Winter 2020 through to Winter 2023, these results will not be used as evidence of teaching effectiveness by the Contract Lecturer Appointment Committee due to the impact of COVID-19 on these semesters. A negative inference will not be drawn if FCS results are not submitted for these semesters. Alternate evidence of teaching effectiveness may be provided by the candidate for consideration by the CLAC.
Please see GeoEnv courses offered in Chang School through the website below:
https://continuing.torontomu.ca/search/publicCourseAdvancedSearch.do?method=load
The following is the current seniority list of all Contract Lecturers who have taught in the department within the last three academic years up to and including winter 2026.
There is no one in the department with Priority of Consideration.
Seniority List | ||
CUPE 1 Lecturer | Number of Cumulative Seniority Points | Last Taught |
Maurer, J | 28.41 | F24 |
Aryee, A | 15.5 | F26 |
Capurri, V | 10.0 | F26 |
Garrison, R | 9.5 | F26 |
MacDonald, M | 7.96 | F26 |
Daniel, C | 8.5 | F26 |
Manshouri, M | 8.16 | F26 |
Williams, I | 4.81 | F26 |
Hazell, E | 4.99 | F26 |
Onilude, O | 2.81 | W26 |
Arifuzzaman, A | 1.66 | W24 |
Robertson, J | 2.33 | W26 |
Mackay, B | 1.33 | W24 |
Warner, B | 1.99 | F26 |
Mechler.M | 1.66 | F26 |