Sessional Instructional Assistant - JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Biomed Section

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Instructional Assistant for the course on HIV/AIDS. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and involves delivering guest lectures, grading assignments, and supporting students. Experience in teaching health sciences and research on HIV/AIDS is essential. This is a part-time position offering $54.27 per hour for 150 hours of work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• Research experience on biological/biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS.
• Experience teaching health sciences to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating guest lectures.
• Creating, administering, and grading quizzes.
• Responding to student inquiries.
• Holding office hours for student support.
• Participating in meetings with the teaching team.

Skills

Research expertise in HIV/AIDS

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Immunology, Biomedicine, Epidemiology

Job description

Overview

Sessional Instructional Assistant - JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Biomed Section

Date Posted: 09/04/2025

Req ID: 45056

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Sexual Diversity Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Health, Sexuality and Gender - Biomed Section

A critical examination of the HIV/AIDS global pandemic from a multidisciplinary perspective and with an emphasis on sexuality. The course examines the basic biology of HIV/AIDS and then covers social, historical, political, cultural, gender, and public health aspects of HIV/AIDS. Attention is given to the distinct features of vulnerable and marginalized populations, prevention, treatment, drug development, and access to medicines.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Immunology, Biomedicine, Epidemiology, or related field, with specific research expertise in HIV/AIDS.

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience on the biological/biomedical aspects of HIV/AIDS, including: immunopathogenesis, current prevention and treatment regimens, historical background of the science of HIV/AIDS, the local and global sociopolitical contexts in which it has occurred both locally and globally. Experience teaching health science to interdisciplinary students from sciences, social sciences, and humanities backgrounds. Experience working with an interdisciplinary teaching team.

Duties

• Facilitating and/or delivering guest lectures, as part of a teaching team
• Creating, administering, and grading quizzes
• Responding to student enquiries
• Holding office hours to meet with students, if applicable
• Occasional meetings with supervisor and teaching team

Hours of work

150 hours

Rate of Pay

Sessional Instructional Assistant - $54.27 per hour

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated 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. 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

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

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].