Sessional Lecturer – HMB314H1S – Laboratory in Human Biology

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.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:37:17 GMT

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