SIA - CHM243H5S Introductory Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory Demonstrator)

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto invites applications for the SIA - CHM243H5S Introductory Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory Demonstrator) position. This Laboratory Demonstrator role supports CHM243H5S and runs from January 2027 to April 2027. Two positions are available, contingent on enrolment, with a closing date of November 2, 2026.

Strong communication and prior TA experience are assets. Duties include laboratory demonstration, marking reports and quizzes, and possible invigilation of term tests or the

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry.
• Sound knowledge of course content.
• Previous TA experience with undergraduates is an asset.
• Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate laboratory sessions and supervise laboratory work.
• Mark laboratory reports and quizzes/assignments as needed.
• May invigilate term tests or the final exam.

Skills

Communication skills

TA experience

Education

Master of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

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SIA - CHM243H5S Introductory Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory Demonstrator)

Requisition Title: SIA - CHM243H5S Introductory Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory Demonstrator)

Position Type : Laboratory Demonstrator

Course Title : CHM243H5S Introductory Organic Chemistry II

Course Description : The chemistry of benzene, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid, esters, acid chlorides, amides and amines will be covered. As well, electrophilic aromatic substitution, protection and deprotection of alcohols, nucleophilic acyl substitution, nucleophilic addition, carbonyl alpha-substitution reaction, keto-enol tautomerism, carbonyl condensation and amines will be introduced. The emphasis will be on organic mechanisms and application of organic reactions to multistep synthesis. Continues from CHM242H5.

Number of Positions (est) : 2 positions. * Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.

Sessional dates of appointment : January 2027 – April 2027

Qualifications :M.Sc. in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous TA experience working with undergraduate students in Chemistry laboratory setting an asset to be able to demonstrate and deliver course content consistently within the UofT's standards. Good communication skills are required as well.

Description of Duties : Duties will include laboratory demonstration, marking laboratory reports, and/or quizzes/assignments. May also include invigilation of term tests and/or final exam.

Closing date: November 2, 2026, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions.

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