Sessional Lecturer - BCB410H1F - Applied Bioinformatics (0.5 FCE)
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 9,997.48-11,228.9 / year
Sessional Lecturer - BCB410H1F - Applied Bioinformatics (0.5 FCE)
Date Posted: 06/12/2026
Req ID: 48467
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Cell and Systems Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course number and title: BCB410H1F – Applied Bioinformatics (50% FCE of Full Course)
Course Description: Practical introduction to concepts, standards and tools for the implementation of strategies in bioinformatics and computational biology. Student led discussions plus a strong component of hands-on exercises.
Number of Positions: 1
Estimated TA support: N/A
Estimated Course Enrolment: 25 students
Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Salary:
$ 9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I) Minimum Salary (includes 4% vacation pay)
$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I) Long Term Minimum Salary (includes 6% vacation pay)
$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II) Minimum Salary (includes 6% vacation pay)
$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II) Long Term Minimum Salary (includes 6% vacation pay)
$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III) Minimum Salary (includes 6% vacation pay)
$11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III) Long Term Minimum Salary (includes 6% 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.
Qualifications: PhD in Bioinformatics or related field required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required. Prior experience teaching this or similar course at university level is preferred. R programming is required.
Description of duties: Delivery of lectures prepared by other instructors in this course; Prepare and grade assignments in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook. Holding Office Hours
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://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.
Applications should be sent electronically by July 3, 2026 to: Baljit Brar at baljit.brar@utoronto.ca.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT, IN KEEPING WITH CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS COURSE MAY BE DELIVERED ONLINE INSTEAD OF IN PERSON AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CELL AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
Closing Date: 07/03/2026, 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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