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Sessional Lecturer - PHY231H1F - Physics of Living Systems

$10k per year

University of Toronto

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY231H1F – Physics of Living Systems

Course description:  An introductory course for students interested in understanding the physical phenomena occurring in biological systems and the applications of physics in life sciences. Topics may include physical processes inside living cells and systems, medical physics and imaging.

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated course enrolment: 92 students

Estimated TA support:  TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

Class schedule

Lectures: Monday 10:00am-11:00am; Wednesday 10:00am-11:00am

Practicals : Thursday 9:00am-11:00am (Please note the practicals will be led by the Teaching Assistant)

The delivery method for this course is currently in-person.  Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary : Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,669.22
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

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 Physics required
  • Previous experience in teaching physics at the University level required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course

Description of duties:

  • Coordination of an undergraduate course
  • Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
  • Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
  • Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades
  • Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students

Application instructions:

All applications must be submitted via email as one combined PDF to: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca (Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics) by the posted deadline. The PDF must include:

  1. Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
  2. Evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available)
  3. Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at:

Applications submitted through any method other than email will not be reviewed or processed.

Closing Date: 07/17/2026, 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.

Vacancy posted 17 hours ago
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