University of Toronto
Job title:
Sessional Lecturer – HMB314H1S – Laboratory in Human Biology
Company
University of Toronto
Job description
Date Posted: 09/25/2024
Req ID: 39836
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Human Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course number and title: HMB314H1S – Laboratory in Human Biology – co-teachingCourse description: Students analyze whole body, cellular, and molecular responses to stress. Techniques range from those standard in medical practice (e.g., fitness measures, blood pressure, lung function) to current research techniques (cell culture, changes in gene expression). Students gain technical and analytical skills as they work at the bench to design and carry out individual and group experiments. Labs start in the first week of term.Estimated TA support: 110 hours (to be confirmed)
Estimated course enrolment: 24 studentsClass schedule: Lectures Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm; Labs Tuesday 5:00 – 8:00 pm (in-person)
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Salary (0.25FCE):Sessional Lecturer 1: $4,728.95.Sessional Lecturer 1(Long-Term): $4,965.40.Sessional Lecturer 2: $5,060.89.Sessional Lecturer 2 (Long-Term): $5,163.31.Sessional Lecturer 3: $5,181.38.Sessional Lecturer 3 (Long-Term): $5,285.01.All inclusive of vacation pay;*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: Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a scholarly background and recent experince in areas related to the course, and recent experience in undergraduate teaching.Description of duties:
- Co-preparing of course syllabus and course marking scheme
- Co-planning and teaching weekly lectures and seminars
- Providing office hours for academic counselling of students
- Co-setting and co-marking assignments/exams
- Co-administrating course in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
- Co-supervision of TAs
Application Procedure:Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.Please submit all the documents (except Unit 3 application form) as one pdf file, named as “SL Application_First Name_Last Name”.Applications should be submitted by October 15, 2024 by 5pm and sent to:Director, Human Biology ProgramEmail:Please note that only applications sent by email to will be considered; applications submitted via a different method will not be reviewed or considered.Closing Date: 10/15/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**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.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.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 .
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Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:43:33 GMT
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