Sessional Lecturer - PHY 1030U Introductory Physics - Fall 2026

Ontario University Athletics; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach PHY1030U - Introductory Physics for Fall 2026 in Oshawa, Ontario. The appointment is limited-term and in-person, with classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings.

The lecturer reports to the Dean of Science and will develop, deliver, and grade all course materials, using technology-enabled learning and Canvas. A PhD in Physics is required; prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required; candidates with advanced degrees outside Physics will not be considered.
• Proven excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Experience teaching physics at first-year level preferred.
• Ability to use technology-enhanced learning and laptops.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHY1030U Introductory Physics in-person in Oshawa (North Campus).
• Prepare, deliver and grade all course materials and assignments.
• Utilize technology-enhanced learning and Canvas LMS in instruction.
• Be available for student consultation during and after the course.
• Coordinate with course coordinator and defend course objectives.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Inclusive teaching

Collaborative work

Strong communication

Canvas LMS

Large classes

TA supervision

Co-teaching

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - PHY 1030U Introductory Physics - Fall 2026

Tracking Code: req2213

Faculty of Science

Number of Sections: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with Appendix A of the Sessional Lecturers Collective Agreement with PSAC

Posting Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: August 31, 2026(11:59 pm EST)

Course Name and Number: PHY1030U -Introductory Physics

Location of classes: North Campus, Oshawa, ON

Course Start Date: September 8, 2026

Course End Date: December 23, 2026

Schedule Type: In-person, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:10pm to 6:30pm

Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science. PHY 1030U – Introductory Physics

This calculus-based course provides anintroduction to the basic concepts of physics. Topics include kinematics and inone and two dimensions, Newton’s laws, work and energy, momentum andcollisions, rotation and torque, gravity, and simple harmonic motion.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The primary responsibility of the applicantis to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated andrelevant course at the university level within the parameters of the coursedescription listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learningenvironment, utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learningapproach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategiesand assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver, and grade allcourse material and assignments and be available for consultation with studentsduring and following completion of the course session. There is a primary coordinator professor forthis course.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent teaching contributions with a proven aptitude for teaching at the undergraduate level.

Required Skills

• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
• Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate/graduate students in a Physics program
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
• Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
• Experience co-teaching a course at the University level
• Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner

Education

• A PhD in Physics is a requirement for this role. Candidates with advanced degrees in fields that are not Physics, such as Engineering or Chemistry will not be considered

Experience

• Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated experience in teaching excellence in a post-secondary environment especially related to Physics at the first-year level

Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or2SLGBTQ+.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work inCanada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of theMississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada