Sessional Lecturer: LMP2391H Special Topics: Speaking with Confidence (0.25 FCE)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for a six-week module focused on developing students' presentation skills. Responsibilities include preparation and delivery of course content, grading, and maintaining student contact. Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent experience. This role offers competitive remuneration based on the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Preparation and delivery of course content including lectures and/or seminars.
• Creation of courseware and administration of assignments.
• Marking and grading of student work and submission of grades.

Responsibilities

• Deliver polished, confident, and impactful presentations.
• Maintain reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled hours.

Education

Masters Degree or equivalent professional and/or academic experience

Job description

Date Posted: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/2025, 11:59PM EDT
Req ID: 45917
Job Category: Sessional Instruction
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Lab. Medicine & Pathobiology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

This six-week, practice‑oriented module will have students focus exclusively on developing their delivery, presence, and performance skills. Each week combines short lectures, demonstrations, and structured speaking practice. By the end of the module, students will aim to deliver polished, confident, and impactful presentations.

Course Details

Estimated course enrollment: ~25 students

Estimated TA support: not applicable

Class schedule: 2‑hour seminar‑style workshops; occurring Thursdays (timing to be confirmed)

Sessional dates of appointment: January 2026 – April 2026

Salary (0.25 FCE)

• Sessional Lecturer I – $4,910.35
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term – $5,255.02
• Sessional Lecturer II – $5,255.02
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term – $5,380.14
• Sessional Lecturer III – $5,380.14
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term – $5,515.18

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree or equivalent professional and/or academic experience.

Description of Duties

Preparation and delivery of course content, including lectures and/or seminars; creation of courseware; the development and administration of assignments, tests and examinations; marking and grading of student work and the submission of grades to appropriate University officials, maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside of scheduled contact hours.

Application Instructions

Please submit application using the following form: Winter 2026 Sessional Lecturer: LMP2391H Speaking with Confidence (0.25 FCE)

CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T CUPE 3902 Unit 3 job board. Please see the information directly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the “Apply Now” button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.

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.