Sessional Lecturer - PHY100H1F - The Magic of Physics

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the PHY100H1F course, 'The Magic of Physics'. Enrolment is estimated at 196 students, and the role involves preparing lectures, coordinating the course, and supervising TAs. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics with teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching introductory physics at the university level is required.
• Experience teaching similar courses to non-science students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the undergraduate course.
• Prepare and deliver lectures.
• Supervise and train TAs.
• Grade tests and exams, submit final grades.
• Hold scheduled office hours for student counseling.

Skills

Teaching

Physics

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Date Posted:
06/17/2025
Req ID: 43610
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY100H1F – The Magic of Physics

Course description: This course provides a survey of Physics, including both Classical and Modern Physics. It is designed for non-scientists, and assumes no background in either science or mathematics. The approach to the course is broad rather than deep. Topics include planetary motion, chaos, the nature of light, time travel, black holes, matter waves, Schrödinger's cat, quarks, and climate change. The course explores the wonders of classical and quantum worlds through the works of Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, Einstein, Heisenberg, and others.

Estimated course enrolment: 196 students

Estimated TA support: TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

Class schedule

• Lectures: Thursday 1:00-3:00pm
• Tutorials: Tuesday 3:00-4:00pm / Wednesday 3:00-4:00pm / Thursday 3:00-4:00pm (Led by TAs)

The course is currently delivered in-person, but delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:

September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Salary:

Pay for half course, including vacation pay:

• 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: $11,030.36

Note: If rates vary per the collective agreement, the agreement prevails.

Minimum qualifications:

• PhD in Physics
• Experience teaching introductory physics at the university level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching similar courses to non-science students

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the undergraduate course
• Prepare and deliver lectures
• Supervise and train TAs, including overseeing DDAH forms
• Prepare, supervise, and grade tests and exams, submit final grades
• Hold scheduled office hours for student counseling

Application instructions:

Submit an updated CV, evidence of teaching, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) to the Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics, University of Toronto. Applications must be received by 07/10/2025, 11:59PM EDT.

This job is posted under the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference is given to qualified individuals at Sessional Lecturer II or III levels. Applicants from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity groups are encouraged to apply.