Sessional Lecturer - MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking a qualified Sessional Lecturer to teach MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences. Applicants should possess previous teaching experience at the university level, with a strong emphasis on calculus and its applications in biological and environmental sciences. This role involves designing and delivering course content, administering and marking assignments, and holding regular office hours. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience as an instructor of a Mathematics course at the university level.
• Strongly desirable: Previous experience teaching MATA35H3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content.
• Mark assignments, tests, and exams.

Skills

Teaching experience at university level

Knowledge of calculus

Familiarity with statistical methods

Education

Graduate degree in mathematics or related field

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences

Course Code and Title: MATA35H3 Calculus II for Biological Sciences

Course Description: A calculus course emphasizing examples and applications in the biological and environmental sciences. Discrete probability; basic statistics: hypothesis testing, distribution analysis. Basic calculus: extrema, growth rates, diffusion rates; techniques of integration; differential equations; population dynamics; vectors and matrices in 2 and 3 dimensions; genetics applications.

Number of Positions (est.): One

Qualifications: Previous teaching experience as the instructor of a Mathematics course at the university level (required). Previous teaching experience as the instructor for MATA35H3 or equivalent (strongly desirable).

Duties: All normal duties related to 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; submission of a deferred exam; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to course.

Estimated TA Support (Hours): 55 hours per tutorial.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 5 - April 30, 2026

Possible variations in rates stipulated in the collective agreement may be applied; the rates specified in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Link to timetable: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~registrar/scheduling/timetable

Important Term Dates: Please see Calendar http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/dates-and-deadlines

Closing Date: November 23, 2025, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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].