Sessional Lecturer-PHM 100 - Foundations 1-Biochemistry (emergency posting)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach Foundations 1, a course designed to provide students with core knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate expertise in biochemistry and immunology. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, evaluating student work, and providing feedback. This position is vital for developing future healthcare professionals. Competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of equity, diversity, and inclusion required.
• Scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and deliver course material.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student work.
• Be available to students seeking assistance between classes.

Skills

Biochemistry

Immunology

Teaching experience

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Quercus

Canvas-based technologies

Zoom

Job description

Date Posted: 08/08/2025
Req ID: 44713
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Foundations 1 is the first of a two-course series centered on developing the core knowledge in the basic, pharmaceutical, clinical and social sciences required for their roles as future health care professionals. Students will learn and apply the course content in the context of their professional roles of scientist, professional, care provider, communicator, collaborator, advocate, scholar, and leader. This course provides the foundation for understanding the pharmacist role in the health care system and explores professional identity.

Estimated course enrolment:275

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule

Tuesday – 10:00 am – Noon

Thursday – 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Sessional dates of appointment:August 25, 2024 – November 14, 2024

Salary:$4910.34

Minimum qualifications:Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline as well as demonstrated currency and mastery in the following areas:

• Biochemistry
• Immunology

Mastery may be demonstrated, but not limited to scholarly publications establishing expertise in the area, Teaching or TA experience in course with similar content. Demonstrated knowledge and practice of equity, diversity and inclusion required.

Preferred qualifications:Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

Description of duties:Prepare, organize, and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of exam questions; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.

To Apply:Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a completedCUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Formto Natalie Crown, Director, PharmD by e-mail to: [e-mail]’s will be used to help determine an applicant’s mastery in the subject matter. Candidates should provide results of teaching evaluations, when available.

Closing Date:08/12/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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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.