Sessional Lecturer- BIO207H5S: Introductory Genetics

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is hiring a Sessional Lecturer for the BIO207H5S: Introductory Genetics course, set to run from January to April 2026. This position requires a Ph.D. in Biology and entails teaching responsibilities, development of course materials, and student interaction. The candidates' appointment includes a competitive salary based on the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching university-level courses is preferred and enhances candidacy.
• Ability to manage online and in-person tutorial sessions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content including lectures and assignments.
• Administer and mark assessments, manage grades.
• Supervise the work of Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Ability to Develop Course Content

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Job description

Sessional Lecturer- BIO207H5S: Introductory Genetics

Course description: The principles of Mendelian inheritance and modern genetics are illustrated using examples from medical research, evolutionary biology, agriculture and conservation biology. Topics covered include: chromosome theory of inheritance, basic eukaryotic chromosome mapping, gene and chromosome mutation, the lac system, the extranuclear genome, population and quantitative genetics. In tutorials, students will work through problem sets related to lecture material as well as probability and statistical analysis.

Estimated course enrolment: 500

Estimated TA support: 770 total hours- to be adjusted according to actual enrolment

Class schedule (tentative): Lectures Mon 13:00-14:00 & Thu 13:00-15:00 check timetable https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ for the most up to date and complete information

Sessional dates of appointment: Jan 1-Apr 30, 2026

Salary (0.5 FCE) (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement):

Effective September 1, 2025:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.04

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.28

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.36

All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field. The decision on hiring will be based on previous teaching experience in this course or other similar courses, academic qualifications, ability, and suitability for the position.

Description of duties: Normal duties associated with teaching a university course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades, contact with students by regular office hours. Completion of all grades (may include make-up exams). This course will have synchronous online lectures and tutorials, and the position will include supervision of the day-to-day work of any Sessional Instructional Assistants or Teaching Assistants assigned to the course.

Please email CUPE3902 Unit 3 application form and your CV in one single file named with last name and first name and with “Unit 3 Biology Sessional Lecturer 2025-26 ” in the subject line to [e-mail] by June 25, 2025.