Sessional Lecturer - MRS187H1 Nutrition for the Health Professional

Sessional Lecturer – MRS187H1 Nutrition for the Health Professional

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

Course number and title:

MRS187H1: Nutrition for the Health Professional

Course description:

Nutrition for the Health Professional examines the determinants of health and its impact on the nutritional health of patients, as seen by MRS professionals (nuclear medicine, radiological technologists, and radiation therapists). The interpretation of nutritional resources, such as food labels and health claims will be reviewed. The impact of illness on digestion and absorption will be explored in the context of various stages of the lifecycle. Macronutrients, vitamins, minerals and trace elements will be outlined in relation to both illness and wellness and students will reflect on their own nutritional health. Specifically, the nutritional care of the oncology patient will be of focus and explored in further detail.

Estimated course enrollment: 25

Estimated TA support: None

Class Schedule: Online, Asynchronous

Sessional dates of appointment: Jan 5, 2026, to April 24, 2026

Salary: 

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,820.70 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $10,510.035 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,510.035 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,760.275 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,760.275 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $11,030.355 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

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. This course is 0.5 FCE.

Minimum Qualifications: 

MSc Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology) or a MSc with specialization or competency in the subject matter of the course and Medical Radiation Sciences. Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) and membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in medical imaging and/or radiation therapy practice setting.

Preferred Qualifications: 

We are seeking applicants with a proven record of teaching and curriculum development the undergraduate or graduate-level.

Description of Duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a University credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; out-of-class interactions with students via e-mail and office hours; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; ordering of all necessary readings; supervision of TAs (if any) assigned to the course.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should send all of the requested documents below as one PDF file to Department of Radiation Oncology via Ruby Han, Business Manager at ruby.han@utoronto.ca by the posted closing date:

1. CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Application Form
2. Current curriculum vitae

Members of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 applicant pool (as defined by Article 14:04 of the Collective Agreement) must indicate their interest in being considered for this position by re-submitting a current form and CV by email to the Business Manager.

In the event two or more applicants are deemed to be relatively equal, additional material, e.g. syllabus, may be requested from these applicants.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Closing Date: 07/18/2025, 11:59PM EDT