Sessional Lecturer I: CHM373H5 - Techniques in Biological Chemistry II

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The Sessional Lecturer is responsible for the design and delivery of course content, including lectures, laboratory supervision, and the administration of assignments and examinations. They are also expected to provide direction to teaching assistants and hold regular office hours for students.

Détails du poste

Date Posted: 08/28/2026Req ID: 49995Faculty/Division: UofT MississaugaDepartment: UTM: Chem/Phys. SciencesCampus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:Position Type: Sessional Lecturer I Course Title: CHM373H5 • Techniques in Biological Chemistry II Course Description: The second in a sequence of two laboratory courses intended to complement CHM361H5 and CHM362H5. CHM373H5 carries on from chm372h5 with a particular emphasis on protein purification, enzyme kinetics and protein characterization (e.g., kinetics, reactions, binding, depending on the protein studied). Techniques covered include classic biochemical techniques used in studying proteins and protein complexes, such as chromatography and fluorescence methods. The theoretical basis for each experiment will be covered in a 1-hour lecture each week. Number of Positions (est): 1 Course Enrolment (est): 120 TA Support (est): TA support provided for practical and tutorial sections and marking. Delivery Method: In-person synchronous. Class schedule: For the most up-to-date course timetable and delivery methods, please visit UTM timetable planner: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/. Dates of appointment: 06 January 2027 to 30 April 2027. Salary: Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47, including 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. Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant area of Chemistry. Currency and mastery of subject area required as demonstrated by high-quality recent research experience (within the past four years), past teaching experience, and excellence in teaching a similar course. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence by providing documentation in the form of student surveys, letters, or other appropriate pieces of evidence. Excellent candidates otherwise considered to be equivalently qualified may be asked to present a sample lecture on a topic from the course, and performance in such a lecture will be considered important in the final assessment. Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, calculations and submission of grades, provide direction and supervision of TA's, and holding regular office hours. Application instructions: Send a cover letter and CV (PDF format) addressed to the selection committee by e-mail to: cpssljobs.utm@utoronto.ca. Application Deadline: 18 September 2026. Closing Date: 09/18/2026, 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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The Sessional Lecturer is responsible for the design and delivery of course content, including lectures, laboratory supervision, and the administration of assignments and examinations. They are also expected to provide direction to teaching assistants and hold regular office hours for students.

Exigences

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area of Chemistry and demonstrate mastery of the subject through recent research and teaching experience. Excellence in teaching must be evidenced by student surveys, letters, or other documentation.

Compétences indiquées

• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• preparation · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Documentation · Souhaitée
• Development · Souhaitée
• Supervision · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Biological Chemistry
• Protein Purification
• Enzyme Kinetics
• Protein Characterization
• Chromatography
• Fluorescence Methods
• Course Design
• Teaching
• Academic Administration
• Student Supervision
• Laboratory Instruction
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biochemical Techniques
• Chemical Kinetics
• Content Development
• Experimentation
• Research Experiences

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Science & Research
• Sessional Lecturer
• Chemistry Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers