Biochemistry and Metabolism

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph Humber, Toronto, invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer in Biochemistry and Metabolism (KIN2070) for Winter 2027. The role involves lectures and labs, student consultations, and grading.

This is a part-time, session-based appointment with a single course section and on-campus duties at the Guelph Humber campus in Toronto. Preferred candidates hold a Masters (PhD preferred) in the field and have prior college/university teaching and lab supervision experience, along

Qualifications

• Masters in a relevant field is required.
• Prior teaching experience at college or university level.
• Experience with laboratory teaching and mentoring TAs.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and training for new TAs and students.
• Office hours to assist students and answer questions.
• Course preparation and alignment with syllabus.
• Student consultation and feedback collection.
• Conducting labs and seminars in person.
• TA coordination meetings and planning.
• Invigilating exams and ensuring academic integrity.
• Grading and timely return of assessments.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab supervision

Student consultation

Assessment & grading

Course coordination

Invigilation

Education

Masters related to field

PhD related to field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL399681-Winter 2027-KIN*2070 (Kinesiology Program) Biochemistry and Metabolism

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

1

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal

1

Course Number:

Course Name:

Biochemistry and Metabolism

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course provides the biochemical foundation for the study of human nutrition, exercise and metabolism. This course covers the primary metabolic pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism with an emphasis on regulation and integration.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

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Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• TA Coordination Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described

• Required to attend faculty meetings;
• Familiarization and proficiency with the lab manual;
• Coordination of all lab activities with Teaching Assistant(s) and the Lab Technician(s);
• Instructor may be required to participate in course website training

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Previous laboratory teaching and/or research experience in the subject area

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

PhD related to field

Research Experience:

Quality and or Recent Research activity in related field demonstrating knowledge of current developments in course content.

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used). -Experience with planning labs and mentoring teaching assistants (TA's) in a laboratory setting.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

Section 01: Lectures: Wednesday 11:40 AM - 1:25 PM & Thursday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AMLabs: Thursday 9:50 AM - 11:35 AM & Thursday 11:40 PM - 1:25 PM

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date)

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

[e-mail]

Hiring Contact Information

[e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.