Sessional Lecturer - PSL374H1S

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the Advanced Physiology Laboratory course. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in physiology and prior teaching experience. Responsibilities include course content delivery, supervising TAs, and administering tests. The position offers a salary according to the CUPE 3902 agreement, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD as a qualification with teaching experience required.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics and R essential.
• Experience teaching in a physiology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content and lab practicums.
• Development and administration of tests and exams.
• Supervising TAs, including training and marking.

Skills

Experience as a Teaching Assistant/Instructor

Knowledge of R

Bioinformatics knowledge

Education

PhD in physiology or a related field

Job description

Overview

Course Code and Title: PSL374H1S – Advanced Physiology Laboratory

Course Description: This is an advanced laboratory course in physiology focused on the integration of organ systems to understand control mechanisms of body function. This course is designed to teach laboratory techniques, data analysis and problem-solving skills. Labs will include a variety of topics which build on the experience of PSL372H course, which is a prerequisite for PSL374H.

Course Details

• Estimated Course Enrolment: 30
• Estimated TA Support: 1 TA per module
• Sessional Dates of Appointment: January to April 2026
• Salary: In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching in this course will be $2946.21 (prorated at 30%), inclusive of vacation pay.

Qualifications

Qualifications: A PhD in physiology or a related field with experience as a Teaching Assistant/Instructor in an undergraduate course. Knowledge of R and bioinformatics is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience teaching in a physiology laboratory course, with evidence of teaching/supervising graduate students.

Class Schedule

Class schedule: During the scheduled Arts and Science winter term, with lectures on Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. and laboratories on Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Description of Duties

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content and laboratory practicums, under the supervision of the undergraduate coordinator and faculty module leads; development and administration of tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA's assigned to the course, including TA training and TA marking of course assignments, tests and exams; preparing all necessary orders for Division of Teaching Laboratories; and other duties as required. Includes delivery of 4 lectures and facilitation of 4 four-hour lab modules. This represents about 30% of the workload for this course.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit an application form (available here: https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf), a letter of interest and current CV to:

Alexander Hoy
Teaching Support Coordinator, Department of Physiology

[e-mail]

Accommodations

Accommodations: 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]. During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Well-being Programs & Services at [e-mail]. For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit the Accommodation webpage.

Closing Date: November 6, 2025

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.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.