University of Toronto at Scarborough
Physical and Environmental Sciences

Winter 2008

The position(s) for Sessional Lecturer is available in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, for the 2007-2008 academic sessions. “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.

 POSTING DATE: October 17, 2007                                                      CLOSING DATE:  November 13, 2007

Course Number: CHMD79H3         

Title:   Topics in Biological Chemistry                   

Section:   Winter 2008

Course Description: Advanced topics in biological chemistry will be covered at a modern research level. 

Number of Positions Available:  1                                         

Hours of Work: 130

Estimated TA Support: Appropriate TA support consistent with enrolment will be provided

Class Schedule: Lecture Thursdays  15:00 p.m.  – 18:00 p.m.

Estimated Enrolment:  Approximately 20

Duties:  Preparation of lectures, lecturing, creation of exams and term tests , marking, marks management, supervision of TA(s).

Qualifications: PhD. in Chemistry

Note:   Hiring Criteria includes, but is not limited to, emphasis on teaching excellence, ability to teach course material, academic qualifications, and past teaching experience. Preference in hiring will be given to current University of Toronto students pursuant to Article 14 of the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Pay Rates are in accordance with Article 21 CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.  Decisions for appointments are usually made a few weeks before the start of each semester.

Final availability of positions is contingent upon course enrolment numbers and budgetary considerations. Hiring will be governed by the regulations outline the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

All applicants who wish to be considered for the position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to the address and contact person listed below.

University of Toronto at Scarborough
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences
1265 Military Trail, Room SW649
Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4.

Attention: Janet Blakely   Email: blakely@utsc.utoronto.ca

Applications may be faxed to (416) 287-7204   Email applications will not be accepted.

Application form can be downloaded at: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~physsci/jobs.shtml

Salary: The Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $6,275 for a half course (F or S) inclusive of vacation pay.   Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $6,775.00 for a half course (F or S) inclusive of vacation pay.

Sessional Dates:

• F courses: September 1 -- December 31, 2007
• S courses: January 1 -- April 30, 2008