Sessional Instructional Assistant-FSC481Y5Y - Internship in Forensic Science - Emergency Posting

Date Posted: 07/25/2025
Req ID: 44495
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Institute of Forensic Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

FSC481Y5Y – Internship in Forensic Science – Emergency Posting

Course Description: As the capstone experience for the Forensic Science Specialist Programs, this course provides students with professional practice and research experience. Students are required to attend classes that address proper research design and methodology, as well as issues of professional practice in the forensic sciences including: ethics; research protocols; written and verbal communication skills; professional communication (interviews, letters, emails, reports, presentations, and publications); and expert witness testimony. Students will also be placed with a participating forensic agency to conduct research and gain an understanding of the unit's daily operations. In addition to practice presentations, critiques, an ethics approval application, a 10-15 page research proposal, and a mock interview, students are required to formally present the results of their research at the annual Forensic Science Day symposium and submit a publication quality manuscript of their work. Note: Internship Placements are arranged by the FSC Program. Students MUST apply for this course and the Course Application is due in the February preceding the placement. See the Forensic Science Program website for details on course application, information, and procedures. There will be an information session regarding Internship Placements, preceding the application period. Students must have one free day (Monday - Friday) to work at their internship placement site and must be in the final year before graduation. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to placement work site.

Session: September 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Lectures: Monday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMIn-person)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Number of Positions: 1

Size of Appointment: 50 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Hourly wage: $54.27

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: A Masters degree (completed) in Chemistry or Forensic Chemistry, with substantial science course background at the graduate level and a background in Forensic Science is required.  Research experience is required, including knowledge of UTM ethics review protocols and writing research proposals; excellent communication skills; available to students via email within 24 hours (excluding weekends) for duration of SIAship; must be able to attend classes; an ability to communicate information clearly; interest, enthusiasm, and experience in scientific research; rapport with undergraduates; knowledge of techniques used in scientific research and project management.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with previous research, forensic science background, teaching, marking and field experience and are preferred. 

Duties: Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Reviewing and grading ethics applications and research proposals submitted by students; providing feedback on proposals; conducting a mock interview; providing feedback to students regarding their presentations; helping students develop professionalism in the practice of forensic science.

Application instructions:

1. Apply online through the Sessional Lecturer Unit 3 Application  on the Forensic Science Program website
2. Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca by 11:59pm on July 31, 2025.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

Applicants not able to apply online should contact Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at (905) 828 3741 or by email at: carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 07/31/2025, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.