Sessional Lecturer - HMB401H1S - Biomedical Advances & Technologies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 9,997.48-11,228.9 / year
Sessional Lecturer - HMB401H1S - Biomedical Advances & Technologies
Date Posted: 05/14/2026
Req ID: 48050
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Human Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course number and title: HMB401H1S - Biomedical Advances & Technologies
Course description: This course introduces life science students to biomedical advances and technologies in medicine, including drug patents, medical device implants, diagnostic and medical device software. Limitations of patent protection in commercializing medical products, and limitations to scalability will also be discussed.
Estimated course enrolment: 40 students (to be determined)
TA support: no support
Class schedule: Fridays 9:00 am - 11:00 am (to be determined)
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Salary (0.5 FCE):
Sessional Lecturer 1: $9997.48;
Sessional Lecturer 1(LT): $10699.22;
Sessional lecturer 2: $10699.22;
Sessional Lecturer 2(LT): $10953.96;
Sessional Lecturer L3: $10953.96;
Sessional Lecturer 3(LT): 11228.90;
All inclusive of vacation pay.
*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: Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a demonstrated understanding of current biotechnologies and recent experience in teaching undergraduate courses.
Description of duties:
- Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme;
- Teaching weekly lectures and tutorials;
- Marking assignments and exams;
- Providing office hours for academic counselling of students;
- Setting and marking assignments/exams
- Providing course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.
Application instructions:
Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3 Applica on-Form-June-2012b.pdf
Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.
Applications should be submitted by: June 3, 2026 to:
Director, Human Biology Program,
Email: hmb.applications@utoronto.ca
Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form. Please submit all the documents (except Unit 3 application form) as one pdf file, named as “SL Application_First Name_Last Name”. Please note that only applicatons sent by email to hmb.applications@utoronto.ca will be considered; applications submitted via a different method will not be reviewed or considered.
Closing Date: 06/03/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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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