Sessional Lecturer - PHY250H1S - Electricity and Magnetism

University of Toronto; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 3.500 - 5.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for PHY250H1S – Electricity and Magnetism at St. George campus in Toronto. The appointment runs January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027, with in-person delivery and a schedule including Monday/Wednesday lectures and Monday/Friday tutorials.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Physics and university-level teaching experience. Preference given to those with prior experience teaching this course. Closing date: 11/10/2026.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Physics required.
• Previous experience in teaching physics at the University level required.
• Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course.

Aufgaben

• Coordination of an undergraduate course.
• Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course.
• Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms.
• Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades.
• Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students.

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics

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Sessional Lecturer - PHY250H1S - Electricity and Magnetism

Date Posted: 10/20/2026
Req ID: 50617
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY250H1S – Electricity and Magnetism

Course description:An introductory course in Electromagnetism. Topics include: Point charges, Coulomb’s law, electrostatic field and potential, Gauss's Law, conductors, electrostatic energy, magnetostatics, Ampere's Law, Biot-Savart Law, the Lorentz Force Law, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell's equations in free space.

Number of Positions:1

Estimated TA support:TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

Lectures: Monday 11:00am-12:00pm; Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm

Tutorials schedule: Monday 1:00pm-2:00pm/Monday 3:00pm-4:00pm/Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm/ Friday 3:00pm-4:00pm (Please note the tutorials will be led by the Teaching Assistant

The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Salary: Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

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:

• PhD in Physics required
• Previous experience in teaching physics at the University level required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course

Description of duties:

• Coordination of an undergraduate course
• Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
• Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
• Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades
• Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students

Closing Date:11/10/2026, 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.

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