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About the Role
This role involves teaching "Diversity of Insects" (EEB380H1F), focusing on insect evolution, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecological significance. Responsibilities include leading labs on insect identification, preparing specimens, and grading student work. The position requires participation in field trips and the preparation of insect collections.
Responsibilities
- Collect samples of insects before the beginning of term in August
- Prepare a laboratory assignment on making a digital insect collection and present to students
- In coordination with instructor ensure that relevant reference materials (specimens, demonstrations) are available for each of the taxonomy labs
- Assist with the specimen preparation and taxonomy labs
- Participate in two weekend field trips
- Grade tests and insect collections
Requirements
- BSc in biology
- Academic background in entomology
- Experience with creating insect collections
- Experience in preparing insect specimens for scientific study, including pinning, pointing, spreading and labelling specimens
Skills
- Expertise in digitally imaging insect specimens with cell phone applications (iPhone or Android)
- Knowledge of the orders and common families of insects found in Ontario
Location
- St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Work Type
- Sessional
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III preferred
Education Level
- BSc in biology
- MSc in biology with specialization in insect systematics (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
About the Company
- Faculty of Arts & Science
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- University of Toronto
Equal Opportunity
- 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 or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
- 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.