Sessional Instructional Assistant--FSC311H5F-Forensic Chemistry

Date Posted: 07/21/2026

Req ID: 49505

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Institute of Forensic Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Course Description: This course focuses on the analysis of physical evidence based on the principles of analytical chemistry. Students will gain knowledge in the theory and operation of forensically relevant chemical and instrumental techniques used for the analysis of evidentiary items, including drug/alcohol analysis, gunshot residue, explosives, paint analysis, etc. Students will also develop skills relating to the interpretation, limitation, and implications of analytical results in a forensic context. [36L, 36P]

Session: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Lectures: Thursdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals: Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM -5:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (In-person)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 48

Estimated TA Support: 60 hours per two practical sections (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary: $55.25 / hour

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: Successful applicants will have a Masters degree (completed or in progress) in Forensic Science/Chemistry together with appropriate Forensic Chemistry course background for the course to be demonstrated. Prior TA/SIA experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional designation and/or professional experience in Forensic Chemistry is highly preferred. Knowledge of analytical chemistry/forensic chemistry, previous experience with FTIR, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, ICP-MS, SEM, and general analytical laboratory instrumentation. Preference is given to qualified graduate students registered with SGS, who have in addition, obtained their B.Sc. in Forensic Science at UTM and who work in research labs within the related forensic sub disciplines at UTM.

Duties: Maintain Quercus course site; Coordinate exam prep and printing; Lead delivery of laboratory demonstrations; Supervise group sessions; Consult with students and supervisor; Invigilating tests/exams; Marking of course assignments/tests/exam; Hold office hours; Respond to student queries

Application instructions

Apply online through the Sessional Lecturer Unit 3 Application on the Forensic Science Program website

Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at ***email_hidden*** by 11:59pm on August 12, 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 ca.workus.org or by email at: ***email_hidden***.

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.

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact View email address on ca.workus.org.

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