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Sessional Lecturer - PHY131H1S Practicals - Introduction to Physics I

$10k per year

University of Toronto

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY131H1S Practicals – Introduction to Physics I

Course description:  A first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include: classical kinematics & dynamics, momentum, energy, force, friction, work, power, angular momentum, oscillations, waves, sound.

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated course enrolment: 196 students

Estimated TA support:  TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

Class schedule

Practicals : Wednesday 12:00pm-2:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm; Thursday 9:00am-11:00am; Thursday 11:00am-1:00pm; Thursday 1:00pm-3:00pm; Friday 9:00am-11:00am

Lectures: Monday 11:00am-12:00pm; Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm; Friday 11:00am-12:00pm

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:  January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

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 introductory laboratory 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:

  • The preparation and delivery of course content (practicals)
  • Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
  • The Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals meets regularly with the TAs ensuring the labs are run smoothly. The material is the same as what is being taught in lectures, but during Practicals, time is spent in discussion, problem-solving, hands-on activities and team-work. Work done in the Practicals counts toward the students’ mark in the course. TAs have 3 hours of training at the beginning of the course and two 1-hour TA meetings every week, supervised by the Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals.
  • Working in collaboration with the teaching team throughout the semester to make sure the labs and course content are delivered smoothly; submission of final Practicals grades.

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.

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