Sessional Lecturer - CHM135H1S (Practical Sections)- Chemistry: Physical Principles

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 9,900 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer position in Chemistry: Physical Principles CHM135H1S for the 2027 Winter session. The role involves delivering in-person laboratories, coordinating lab sections, and coordinating demonstrators at St. George campus in Toronto.

The minimum qualification is a PhD in chemistry with preferred experience lecturing and coordinating university laboratory sections, and duties include grading and office hours. Closing date 10/08/2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry required.
• Experience lecturing and coordinating laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate in-person laboratories for CHM135H1 (Chemistry: Physical Principles) during the 2027 Winter session.
• Coordinate labs and lab demonstrators, invigiling and marking tests and exams, submitting final laboratory grades, and holding office hours.

Skills

Lecturing

Lab coordination

In-person instruction

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - CHM135H1S (Practical Sections)- Chemistry: Physical Principles

Date Posted: 09/16/2026
Req ID: 50141
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Title and Code: CHM135H1S (Practical Sections) - Chemistry: Physical Principles

Course Description: This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs. The course opens with an introduction to atomic theory; fundamental concepts of spectroscopy and chemical bonding are also introduced. After a brief review of reaction stoichiometries, the structure of matter - gases, liquids, solids and beyond - will be discussed. The solution state is then presented with an emphasis on the properties of solutions, including chemical equilibria in solution, particularly those of acids and bases. The course concludes with an introduction to the kinetics and thermodynamics of reactions of both chemical and biochemical interest.

Estimated Enrolment: 200 students

Estimated TA Support: 430 TA hours

In-Person class Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027

Salary: ( 0.50 FCE)

$9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I;

$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term;

$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II;

$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term;

$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III;

$11,228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term

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

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience lecturing and/or coordinating laboratories in general or physical chemistry at the university level.

Description of Duties

The Department of Chemistry requires a lecturer to deliver and facilitate the in-person laboratories in CHM135H1 (Chemistry: Physical Principles) during the 2027 Winter session. Duties include the responsibility of effectively coordinating labs with all of the attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery, supervising lab demonstrators, invigilating and marking tests and exams, submitting final laboratory grades, and holding office hours.

Please submit applications to:

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry

80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6

e-mail: [e-mail]

Closing Date

10/08/2026, 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.

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.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

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] .