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Sessional lecturer-FSC370H5S - Forensic Psychopharmacology

$10k per year

University of Toronto

Description:

Course Description: This course introduces students to the area of psychopharmacology (drug induced changes in mood, thinking and behaviour). The mechanisms of action of drugs in the nervous system and their effects on the brain and on behaviour will be explored and the significance of psychopharmacology in criminal investigations and trials will be discussed. [24L/12S]

Session: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Lectures : Thursdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals/Tutorials :  None

Estimated Course Enrolment : 40

Estimated TA Support : Up to 65 hours (total number of assigned hours for all positions is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals).

Salary :

  • $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I
  • $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
  • $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II
  • $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III

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.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. (completed or ABD with active student status at issuing institution) in Chemistry or Toxicology, or at minimum an Honours Bachelor of Science with 5+ years’ experience in a forensic toxicology lab.  Experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology or equivalent; and experience teaching toxicology courses is required.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a forensic science background, scientific research, and casework experience. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.  

Application instructions:

  1. Apply online through the on the Institute of Forensic Sciences website
  2. Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Department Manager) at View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca by 11:59pm on July 13, 2026.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.


Applicants not able to apply online should contact Carolyn Loos (Department Manager) at View phone number on jobs.utoronto.ca or by email at: View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca .

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.

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.

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