Sessional Lecturer, Risk Assessment & Regulatory Toxicology, TOX 321(02)

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the Regulatory Toxicology and Risk Assessment course (TOX 321.3) for the Winter session. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Toxicology/Biological Sciences and have previous teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering lectures and covering safety assessments of new products. Applications should be submitted to the provided email address and the position is expected to start in Winter 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Toxicology/Biological Sciences.
• Experience teaching at the university level is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course TOX 321.3 during the Winter session.
• Deliver lectures in person as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Cover topics in safety assessment of pesticides and pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of human health risk assessment

Understanding of ecological risk assessment

Familiarity with Canadian regulatory requirements

Education

M.Sc. degree in Toxicology/Biological Sciences

Job description

Sessional Lecturer, Risk Assessment & Regulatory Toxicology, TOX 321(02)

The Toxicology Centre invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following course during the 2025-2026 Regular Winter session.

Course Details

Course Number, Section, and Name: TOX 321.3 (02), Regulatory Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Term and Course Dates: Winter Session (Casual Hours up to 80 hours total from January 1 to March 31, 2025)
CRN: 20250
Delivery Mode: This course will be delivered as a lecture in person
Course Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 30
Qualifications: Minimum of a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Toxicology/Biological Sciences and teaching experience.

Course Description

An introduction to basic concepts of human health and ecological risk assessment, and an overview of Canadian and international regulatory requirements for the registration of new products, focussing on safety assessment of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Environmental regulations for natural resource industries, and general principles of occupational health and industrial hygiene will also be covered. This course is team taught and this sessional position would teach the pharmaceutical registration process (including drug safety assessment and associated regulations) and the human health risk assessment portions of the course.

Application Process

Complete the CUPE 3287 Employment Application Form and email the completed form, along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable), to [e-mail].

If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full‑time non‑teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.

Additional Information

Department: Toxicology Centre
Status: Term
Employment Group: Out of Scope Sessional Lecturer
Academic Calendar: Course Dates and Academic Calendar
Stipend: CUPE 3287 Stipends
Posted Date: 11/5/2025
Closing Date: 11/18/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.