BIOC17H3S Sessional Lecturer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a qualified candidate for a teaching position in microbiology. The role involves designing and delivering lectures, overseeing laboratory sessions, and marking assessments. Candidates should be nearing completion of their Ph.D. and possess significant teaching experience in microbiology. This position offers a chance to contribute to an academic community that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching microbiology with a laboratory component.
• Significant experience in overseeing laboratory sessions.
• Ability to guide student discussions and design exams.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver lectures and guide discussions.
• Run laboratory sessions and ensure smooth operation.
• Mark exams and communicate with teaching technicians.

Skills

Teaching microbiology

Basic laboratory techniques

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Education

Ph.D. near completion

Job description

Description

This course presents an overview of the microbial world and introduces the students, in more detail, to the physiological, cellular and molecular aspects of bacteria. The laboratories illustrate principles and provide training in basic microbiological techniques essential to microbiology and to any field where recombinant DNA technology is used.

Application link

Please apply at this link: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates should be near completion of their Ph.D. Candidates should have experience in teaching microbiology with a laboratory component. The successful candidate will have significant experience in basic laboratory techniques used in microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology and experience in overseeing laboratory sessions in microbiology. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Duties

• Designing and delivering lectures, guiding student discussions, writing the lecture exams midterms and final and final lab exam (short answer and short essay), editing and posting weekly TA notes, liaison with teaching technician, marking, running laboratory review and ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory and miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Being available to be on campus during the running of the laboratories that run all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Closing Date

11/21/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Application Materials

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.

Hiring Preferences

• 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.
• If 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 [e-mail].