Sessional Lecturer - PSL350: Mammalian Molecular Biology (Gene Therapy)

Section: Gene Therapy

Course Description : Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to disease and complex behaviours. Discuss bioethical issues raised by these techniques and their application. Benefit from three weeks in small group seminars lead by research professors focusing on current advances in mammalian molecular biology.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 140

Estimated TA support: 3-4

Class Schedule: During the scheduled Arts and Science winter term, with classes Tuesdays 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays 3-5 p.m.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January to April 2027

Salary: In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching in this course will be $899.77, inclusive of vacation pay, and $801.13 for small group facilitation.

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: PhD in physiology or related discipline and prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology research.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology teaching, as well as in facilitating active learning.

Description of Duties: (1) Develop and present a lecture on physiological and molecular responses to gene replacement therapy, with a focus on liver biology, on February 23 (9-11am) and run the corresponding practicum sessions on February 25 (3-5pm). For the lecture/practicum topic, the following need to be developed and uploaded to Quercus: (i) lecture slides, (ii) a research paper to be reviewed in the practicum (uploaded at start of course), (iii) a short 5-10 question knowledge quiz (completed prior to practicum) and (iv) a short 10-15 question follow‑up quiz assessing knowledge and critiques. Must respond to student queries related to the lecture, as appropriate. (2) Prepare unique exam questions for midterm test (with answer key for TA marking) and new make-up test questions, if required. (3) Facilitate a small group topic activity (~March 24 – ~April 2), which includes (i) a lecture that does not overlap with class lectures, (ii) marking student lay summaries/critiques and (iii) assessing student presentations. These duties represent 9% of the lectures + practicums for the course.

Application Instructions : Interested candidates should submit an application form (available here: ), a letter of interest and current CV to:

Alexander Hoy

Teaching Support Coordinator, Department of Physiology

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Closing Date: November 17, 2026

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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.