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

University of Toronto

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for CHM135H1S (Practical Sections) in Chemistry. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in chemistry and experience in lecturing or coordinating labs. Responsibilities include delivering labs, managing preparations, and supervising demonstrators. Competitive salary with specific rates for different lecturer levels. Applications should be sent via email.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience lecturing or coordinating laboratories in general or physical chemistry.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and facilitate in-person laboratories in Chemistry.
  • Coordinate labs and manage laboratory preparation.
  • Supervise lab demonstrators and mark tests, exams.

Skills

Teaching experience in university
Coordination of laboratory sessions
Knowledge of chemistry principles

Education

PhD in chemistry or a closely related field
Job description
Overview

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

Date Posted: 10/01/2025
Req ID: 45328
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Course Information

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, 2026, to April 30, 2026

Salary: ( 0.50 FCE) $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 II Long Term; $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III; $11,030.36 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term

Note: If rates in the collective agreement vary from those stated, the rates in the collective agreement prevail.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Deliver and facilitate in-person laboratories in CHM135H1 (Chemistry: Physical Principles) during the 2026 Winter session.
  • Coordinate labs with all attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery.
  • Supervise lab demonstrators, invigilate and mark tests and exams, submit final laboratory grades, and hold office hours.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Application Instructions

Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Please submit applications to:

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemistry
80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6
e-mail: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca

Closing Date

Closing Date: 10/23/2025, 11:59PM EDT

Legal and Diversity Information

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. 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. 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.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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