Sessional Lecturer - HST440H1F - (0.25 FCE co-taught)

Date Posted: 06/24/2025
Req ID: 43811
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: HST440H1F – Health & Pharmaceuticals (0.25 FCE co-taught)

Course Description: A critical examination of drug development, including the role of health professionals and the pharmaceutical industry in researching, testing, marketing, licensing, and evaluating pharmaceutical drugs. Topics include the differing needs for drug development, evaluation and dispensing in lower income countries, and potential conflicts of interest in drug development.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 45 students

Estimated TA Support: 1 positions (40 hours)

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm**

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2025 (Fall semester)

Salary:     $4,910.35  (Sessional Lecturer1)
                 $5,255.02  (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
                 $5,255.02  (Sessional Lecturer 2)
                 $5,380.14  (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
                 $5,380.14  (Sessional Lecturer 3)
                 $5,515.18  (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
*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: Sound knowledge of the relevant subject matter and who have the ability to impart that knowledge to the students. Applicants must have experience using Microsoft Project. The applicant must have knowledge of and experience in teaching the concepts: Integration Management, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Communications Management, Procurement Management, Risk Management, and Human Resource Management. Applicants must also have skills in teaching students techniques which work on increasing value to organizations and the marketplace. Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures and the ability to effectively translate this skill into an online format. The applicant must be able to administer an online course in an effective manner, and explain concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 10 years’ experience in the area of drug safety and advocacy.  Demonstrated teaching, research and practical or professional expertise on issues relating to health and pharmaceuticals is preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching is preferred. 

Relevant Criterion: Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Description of Duties: Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. Supervision of teaching assistant.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to:

Khamla Sengthavy,

Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison 

 uc.programs@utoronto.ca.

*If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don't hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.

Closing Date: 07/17/2025, 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.