Sessional Lecturer - KPE321H: Population Health

University of Toronto; Remote; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is looking for a Sessional Lecturer to teach KPE321H: Population Health. Candidates should have a PhD or relevant experience, and teaching experience is an advantage. Responsibilities include designing and delivering course content, marking assignments, and holding office hours. This is an online course scheduled from May 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with potential for teaching multiple terms. Competitive compensation is provided based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred or a combination of relevant expertise and experience.
• Teaching experience in a college or university setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content; develop and mark assignments and tests.
• Hold regular office hours and supervise TAs assigned to the course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of health determinants

Education

PhD in a relevant area

Job description

Date Posted: 01/21/2026
Req ID: 46693
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

Description:

Course Code: KPE321H: Population Health

Course description: This course explores patterns of health and illness among groups (populations) of people. Emphasis is on the determinants of health (social political, economic and environmental etc.). Students will learn about basic research methods and issues in the field. Current examples of major local and global health concerns will be used to illustrate key concepts.

Estimated TA support: 1 TA @ 70 hrs = 70 hrs

Estimated course enrolment: 60

Class schedule: T 13:00-16:00 R 13:00-16:00

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Appointment percentage: 0.5 FCE

Salary: 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 - $11,030.35

Responsibilities

Description of duties: All duties associated with the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to the course, if applicable. This course will be taught online.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD preferred in a relevant area, or combination of relevant expertise and experience. Teaching experience in college or university setting is an asset.

Application Procedure

Application Procedure: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV via: https://cupeha.utm.utoronto.ca/dept/kpe/app/sl

Closing date

Closing Date: 02/11/2026, 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.