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Sessional Lecturer - CHM338H1F - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

Job Posting for Sessional Instructor

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Posting Date: July 4, 2024
 

Closing Date: July 24, 2024, at 11:59 pm EDT

 

Position: Sessional Lecturer

 

Course Title and Code: CHM338H1F - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (0.25 FCEs)

 

Course Description: Further study of the structures, physical properties, and reactions of transition metals.  Introductions to spectroscopy, structural analysis, reaction mechanisms, d-block organometallic compounds, applications of metal, and main group compounds in catalysis.  The weekly laboratory explores advanced synthetic and spectroscopic techniques including air - and moisture-sensitive chemistry and multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, with a strong emphasis on scientific communication skills.

 

Estimated TA support: None

 

Estimated course enrolment: 40

 

Class schedule: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently 100% in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts & Science or the Department of Chemistry.

 

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 (0.25 FCE)

 

Salary:

$4,728.95 for Sessional Lecturer I

$4,965.40 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term

$5,060.88 for Sessional Lecturer II

$5,163.31 for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term

$5,181.38 for Sessional Lecturer III

$5,285.01 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term


Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this postings, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

 

Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry or a closely related field is required.

 

Preferred qualifications: Experience in inorganic chemistry instruction at the university level is preferred.

 

Description of duties: The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to deliver six weeks of lectures (12 hours) of CHM338H1F. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering and preparing class lectures, supervising TAs, setting, supervising and marking exams, submitting final course marks, reviewing course evaluations with TAs, and holding office hours.  Please note that this course is co-taught with another instructor.

 

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the correct application form.

 

Please submit applications to:
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies
Department of Chemistry
80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6
e-mail: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca

 

 

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 the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the 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.

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