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Sessional Lecturer-FSC416H5S - Population Genetics

Date Posted: 06/21/2025
Req ID: 43663
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: Forensic Science (UTM: Anthropology)
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

FSC416H5S - Population Genetics

Course Description: This course introduces students to the genetic variation between and within populations. The topics include evolutionary forces, quantitative genetics, and Bayesian statistics as it applies to forensic biology. [24L/12S]

Session: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Lectures: Thursdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals: None.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 40

Estimated TA Support: Up to 60 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary:

$9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I
$10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
$10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II
$10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III

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 PhD (completed) in Molecular Biology or a Masters (completed) with 5+ years of experience in forensic biology practices. Candidates must have experience with the following: Genetic analysis, Forensic Biology, interpretation of DNA sequencing, evolutionary forces, quantitative genetics, and Baysian statistics.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a forensic science background, scientific research, casework experience, and prior experience working in a forensic science lab setting is highly preferred. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. We are seeking candidates with teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Application instructions:

Apply online through the Sessional Lecturer Unit 3 Application on the Forensic Science Program website
Email your CV to Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at carolyn.loos@utoronto.ca by 11:59pm on July 21, 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: 07/21/2025, 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.

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: 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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