Sessional lecturer-FSC101H5S - The Real Law & Order

Description:

POSTING ONLY. PLEASE SEE APPLICATOIN INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS SITE.

Course Description: As a compliment to FSC100, this class transports students from the crime scene to the courtroom, to learn how forensic evidence and scientific methods hold up in court to become admissible. Students will discover the differences between approved and junk science, and see how emerging forensic sciences contribute to exonerations, addressing the impact of popular media portrayals on juror expectations, knowledge and misconceptions. [36L]

Session: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Lectures: Mondays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals/Tutorials: None

Estimated Course Enrolment: 200

Estimated TA Support: Up to 750 hours (total number of assigned hours 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: Ph.D. (completed) in Law or closely related topic, or completed law degree (LLB/JD or LLM) with practice experience in criminal law, including with respect to trial and/or appellate work involving evidence law, expert witness evidence and the forensic sciences. Please note: If co-teaching, both instructors must meet the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:  Ideal candidate will have trial experience with cases involving expert witness evidence and the role that expert witnesses/the forensic sciences play in the criminal justice system. Knowledge and experience specific to the criminal justice system in Ontario (Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice) would be an asset. Demonstrated commitment to education within the legal and/or expert witness communities would be an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching/education, mastery of subject area, forensic science and/or law background, and professional experience. 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 Forensic Science Program website
2. Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Program 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.