Sessional Lecturer - NFS302H1S: Nutrition, Athletics, Performance
Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 9,997.48-11,228.9 / year
Sessional Lecturer - NFS302H1S: Nutrition, Athletics, Performance
Date Posted: October 22, 2026
Req ID: 50698
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Nutritional Sciences
Campus: St George Campus
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Course Number, Title & Description
NFS302H1S Nutrition, Athletics, Performance
This course will give an overview of the emerging and advancing role of diet and supplements in athletics and performance.
Estimated Enrolment: 175 students
Estimated TA Support: 175 hours
Class Schedule: Three (3) hours weekly, on Thursdays 9:00 AM - 12.00 PM
Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,228.90
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Completion of a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Nutrition, Kinesiology, or related discipline, with demonstrated expertise in sports nutrition. Previous experience in teaching is an asset.
Duties: Normal teaching duties both in-person and/or online (i.e., plans course readings, plans content, co-ordinates guest speakers, provide lectures, sets and evaluates assignments, supports student learning, supervises TAs)
Application Procedure:
Electronic applications should be addressed to Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, Associate Chair (Undergraduate), Department of Nutritional Sciences and sent to dns.admin@utoronto.ca. Please use subject line: 2027-1-Sessional Lecturer Application and include the following documentation.
- Cover Letter
- CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form
- Current Resume
Closing Date: November 15, 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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