Sessional Lecturer - PHYA11H3

Date Posted: 06/16/2025
Req ID: 43445
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course number and title:  PHYA11H3 - Physics I for Life Sciences

Course description:  This first course in Physics at the university level is intended for students enrolled in the Life sciences. It covers fundamental concepts of classical physics and its applications to macroscopic systems. It deals with two main themes; which are Particle and Fluid Mechanics and Waves and Oscillations. The approach will be phenomenological with applications related to life and biological sciences.

Estimated course enrolment: 300

Number of Hours: 1.0 FCE 

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between September 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.  

Salary:  Starting September 1, 2025 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,760.23 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,030.34 for a Sessional Lecturer III-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. The rate of pay is established by the Collective Agreement between Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3902 Unit 3 and the University of Toronto. 

Minimum qualifications:  Ph.D. in Physics or a related branch of Physical Science.

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

Preferred qualifications:  

Description of duties:  

Preparation of lectures,  lecturing, creation of exams, weekly practicals, term tests and assignments, provision of assignment, test and exam solutions, exam marking, marks management, availability at a regularly scheduled weekly office-hours and meeting  and coordination with TA(s).

Schedule for the course:  Lectures: Wednesdays 3 PM to 5 PM
                 Friday: 2 PM to 3 PM
In-person sessions at UTSC campus.

We can't adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.  

Application Procedures: 

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment; 

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 CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement; Consequently, they should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement. 

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/envu/app/sl 

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. 

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. 

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please get in touch with Annie Kostadinova at dpes-undergrad.utsc@utoronto.ca. 

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Closing Date: 07/09/2025, 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.

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.