Sessional Lecturer: CHL5914H Physical Agents I - Noise (0.5FCE)

Date Posted: 10/14/2026
Req ID: 50551
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Description:

- This course will describe the physics of sound and the measurement of noise levels, doses and frequencies; strategies for undertaking a comprehensive noise survey and the standards for noise exposure; reduction of noise through engineering controls; hearing conservation and protection programs; and health effects of noise and vibration.

- The course will be taught in-person and will include field trip(s) and hands on experience with instruments.

Course Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

- Demonstrate a knowledge of the physics of sound and the various sound measurement techniques used in occupational hygiene practice.

- Apply this knowledge to the conduct of comprehensive noise surveys in order to measure and evaluate noise exposures and levels in workplaces & in the community.

- Explain the health effects of exposure to noise.

- Develop and evaluate programs to control noise exposures in order to reduce the health risks of noise, including basic engineering controls, hearing protection and hearing conservation programs.

- Understand the basics of the physics and measurement of vibration, the effects associated with overexposure, and methods of control.

Estimated course enrolment : 25

Estimated TA support : none

Schedule : Wednesday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sessional dates : January 1-April 30, 2027

Salary : $9,997.47 (Sessional Lecturer I)

$10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)

$10,699.21 (Sessional Lecturer II)

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III)

$11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term)

(Salary inclusive of 4% or 6% vacation pay, where applicable)

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.

Qualifications : PhD or equivalent experience; expertise in Occupational Hygiene

Description of duties : curriculum planning and implementation, weekly teaching, student interaction, evaluation & grading

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 to:

c/o Christine Lowe

Dalla Lana School of Public Health

University of Toronto

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 11/03/2026, 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.