Sessional Instructional Assistant -FSC239Y5Y - Intro to Forensic Science

Sessional Instructional Assistant

FSC239Y5Y    Intro to Forensic Science

RATE OF PAY:  Effective September 1, 2023 the minimum hourly rate shall be:$52.26

COURSE: FSC239Y5Y    Intro to Forensic Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Forensic science is the application of any scientific inquiry into criminal investigation. The results of such inquiry are ultimately for presentation in courts of law. Specialists in forensic science will lecture on a variety of topics that will include crime scene investigation, the role of the coroner, forensic pathology, forensic chemistry, forensic botany, forensic entomology, forensic anthropology, forensic dentistry, psychology and toxicology. Case studies will be reviewed, and the role of the expert witness will be examined.

COURSE ENRLLMENT:: 375

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SIZE OFAPPOINTMENT: 100 hours (total number of assigned hours for all positions is dependent on course enrolment).

APPOINTMENT DATES: September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

LECTURES: Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and Thursdays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful Subject Matter Expert TA applicant will have a Masters degree (completed or in-progress) Forensic Chemistry and possess previous TA experience in a "Forensic Science" course. Successful applicants for all positions will have substantial science course background at the graduate level and background in Forensic Science; knowledge and familiarity of areas within the various Forensic Sciences fields/forensic ident/policing; scientific research and project management is required.

DUTIES

Teaching assistant to invigilate tests and final examinations, Hold office hours with students; Consult with supervisor; Mark assignments and examinations, Attend class discussions/presentations. Must either be available to attend all lectures or have previously taken FSC361H5 or its initial iteration as FSC350H5.

TO APPLY:  Interested individuals must apply directly to the Forensic Science Program, by 11:59pm on July 18, 2024

1. Via the webform: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/job-listings/sessional-lecturer-instructional-assistants-cupe-3902-unit-3
2. Forward your CV via e-mail to carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca,  Department Manager, Forensic Science Program.

All of the above requirements are necessary to be considered.

Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.
 

Note: As this is a "posting only" notice, the Department cannot access applications made through the main UofT Careers site for this position.  Only applications received via the above two steps will be considered.
 

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.