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Sessional Lecturer - BCH 242 Y Introduction to Biochemistry

Course Number & Title: BCH 242 Y Introduction to Biochemistry

Course Description: This course is offered for Specialist students in Biochemistry, Immunology and Molecular Genetics. It is designed as a foundation course for those students wishing to pursue graduate studies in research or research careers within government and industry. The course is divided into five parts and covers bioinformatics, essential elements of protein and enzyme structure and function, biomembranes, and membrane proteins, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, and molecular and cell biology. 

Estimated Course Enrollment: Approx. 60 students

Estimated TA Support: 75 hours

Class Schedule:  Fall Session - September 2025 - October 2025 Lectures M/W/F (10:00 -11:00 a.m.) and March 2026

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary: $9,820.70 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half course.

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must have convocated with a Ph.D. to be given consideration for this position. Candidates should possess a doctorate degree in protein structural biology and protein biochemistry and demonstrate expertise and mastery of the subject area.   

Preferred Qualifications:  Preference will be given to individuals with prior teaching experience in this subject area.

Description of Duties: Duties include preparation and delivery of lecture material, administration of an assignment and/or term test including the development of a grading rubric, contact with students via email and/or office hours, consultation and advising students for an independent research project, and maintenance of the course Learning Management System (LMS).

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