Sessional Lecture-FSC401H5S - Forensic Pathology

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach Forensic Pathology. Applicants must hold a medical degree or a PhD in Forensic Anthropology with at least 5 years of experience in forensic casework. This is an in-person role, with responsibilities including preparation and delivery of course materials, supervision of TAs, and marking assignments. Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience will be offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Potential for co-teaching compensation

Qualifications

• Completion of an MD degree or PhD in Forensic Anthropology.
• 5+ years of forensic casework experience required.
• Demonstrated excellence in subject matter necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course material and assignments.
• Supervise teaching assistants and hold office hours.
• Mark students’ work and submit grades to university officials.

Skills

Forensic Pathology

Human Anatomy

Pathology

Expert Witness

Education

Medical Degree (MD, MD-CM, or MBBS) or PhD in Forensic Anthropology

Tools

Quercus

Canvas-based technologies

Zoom

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 09/22/2025

Req ID: 45177

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:Institute of Forensic Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Course

FSC401H5S - Forensic Pathology

Course Description: This is a general introduction of the scientific and medical basis of forensic pathology. The scientific aspects of death investigation will be emphasized including cause, manner, and time of death. Emphasis will be placed in developing skills to critically examine the published forensic scientific and medical literature. Also included are human rights death investigation, and custodial death. [36L]

Session: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Lectures: Mondays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals: None.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 60

Estimated TA Support: Up to 80 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Compensation

• $9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III

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 course may be co-taught, in which case the salary amounts shown above will be divided according to the teaching load of each co-instructor (e.g.: 0.25 FCE each).

Qualifications

Required: Completion of a medical degree (MD, MD-CM, or MBBS) and currently an active member in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, or a PhD (completed) in Forensic Anthropology. Experience, knowledge and specialized training in human anatomy and pathology is required; 5+ years of forensic casework is essential; demonstrated excellence in course subject matter; knowledge and experience in Canadian-based death investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working as a Forensic Pathologist. Relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

Duties

Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Application Instructions

• Apply online through the Sessional Lecturer Unit 3 Application on the Institute of Forensic Sciences website
• Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at [e-mail] by 11:59pm on October 15, 2025.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

Applicants not able to apply online should contact Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at [phone] or by email at: [e-mail].

Closing Date

10/15/2025, 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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.