BIOA01H3F Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 04/04/2025

Req ID: 42411

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Biological Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description: A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of the origins and cellular basis of life, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and the diversity of microorganisms. Note: that both BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 must be completed prior to taking any other Biology course.

Please ensure you apply at this link as applications are not seen on SuccessFactors: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates should have or be near completion of their Ph.D. Candidates should have teaching experience in molecular biology, genetics and evolutionary biology.

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

Specific duties involve preparing lectures, conducting lectures, preparation of the mid-term and final exam, attendance at all exams, holding office hours and all administrative duties associated with grade collection and course management. 

Please note all course elements are in person at the UTSC campus. There are no hybrid options in the Department of Biological Sciences at UTSC for lectures, tutorials, laboratories or exams.

Closing Date: 04/09/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for 2 referees and any related materials (including course ratings from previous courses taught) via the UTSC Online Teaching Application portal at https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl

Please send separate applications if you are applying for more than one course. Please note that a valid email address is required as part of your application.

“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.”

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail. 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. The Department’s hiring policy is available in the departmental office (SW421B), and at the CUPE Local 3902 office.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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