Genetics Sessional Lecturer - University of Toronto, Toronto

Position Summary

The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is inviting applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the BIOC15H3F Genetics course. This vital teaching role is based entirely on the UTSC campus in Toronto, offering an opportunity to contribute to a leading academic institution. The course covers inheritance, gene interactions, mutations, genetic dissection, and genomic approaches, providing a comprehensive learning experience for students. This position operates under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Requirements

To be considered for this Sessional Lecturer opportunity at UTSC, candidates must meet specific academic and experiential criteria.

• Near completion of a Ph.D.
• Strong background in genetics.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in genetics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in BIOC15H3 at UTSC is considered a significant asset.

Your Impact

As a Sessional Lecturer for the BIOC15H3F Genetics course at UTSC, you will play a crucial role in student learning and development. Your responsibilities will ensure a high-quality educational experience, delivered entirely in person on the UTSC campus.

• Design and delivery of course materials, including lectures and lab manuals.
• Guided student discussions and presentations.
• Ensuring the smooth running of laboratories.
• Development and administration of assignments and other assessments (such as exams).
• Marking/grading student work.
• Holding office hours.
• Performing miscellaneous clerical tasks.

Please note that instructors must be on site during all laboratory sessions at UTSC. All course components and duties are performed on the UTSC campus in person, with no changes to the course delivery mode permitted. There are no hybrid options in the Department of Biological Sciences at UTSC for lectures, tutorials, laboratories, or exams.

What's on Offer

This Sessional Lecturer position at the University of Toronto Scarborough is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, ensuring fair terms and conditions.

• Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III, as per Article 14:12 of 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.

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.