CHMC31Y3 W27 - Sessional Instructional Assistant

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for CHMC31Y3 in Toronto. The role involves supervising about 10 undergraduate lab students, training them in laboratory techniques, and grading coursework under instructors' guidance.

Availability to teach every Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm is required, with a focus on inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and related lab work. Candidates should have a PhD or be pursuing a PhD in inorganic chemistry, with experience in

Qualifications

• PhD or working towards PhD in inorganic chemistry.
• Experience in coordination chemistry (synthesis and characterization) is preferred.
• Previous experience as a TA for upper-level inorganic chemistry courses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise about 10 undergraduate students in the lab.
• Train students in laboratory techniques and ensure proper safety.
• Grade lab work and assignments under instructors' guidance.
• Be available to teach every Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm.

Skills

TA experience

Lab supervision

Education

PhD in inorganic chemistry

Working towards PhD

Job description

CHMC31Y3 W27 - Sessional Instructional Assistant

Description: CHMC31Y3 - Sessional Instructional Assistant

A detailed discussion of the structure, bonding, spectroscopy and reactivity of transition metal compounds. After an overview of descriptive chemistry, the focus is on coordination and organometallic chemistry, with an introduction to catalysis and biocoordination chemistry. The laboratory focuses on intermediate and advanced inorganic syntheses, and classical and instrumental characterization methods. This laboratory is six hours in duration and occurs every week.

Candidates should have a PhD or working towards PhD in inorganic chemistry (or related area) with experience in broad field of coordination chemistry (synthesis and characterization). Previous experience in TAing upper-level inorganic chemistry courses is an asset.

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

Duties

Under the guidance of course instructors, the successful candidate would supervise about 10 students in the undergraduate laboratory, train them in use of laboratory techniques, and would be responsible for grading of student work (both during lab sessions and lab homework assignments) and other activities . The successful candidate should be available to teach every Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm.

Closing Date:10/30/2026, 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.

Diversity Statement

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