Sessional Lecturer - PHYB10H3

Date Posted: 06/16/2025
Req ID: 43482
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course number and title:  PHYB10H3 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory I

Course description:  Experimental and theoretical study of AC and DC circuits with applications to measurements using transducers and electronic instrumentation. Practical examples are used to illustrate several physical systems.

Estimated course enrolment: 48

 Number of Hours: 0.65 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. Previous experience in teaching at the University level.

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

Preferred qualifications:  

Have a background that includes experimental physics (either research or teaching experience) and electronics.

Description of duties:  

Preparation of lectures and practicals, lecturing, creating assignments and exams, marking, grade management conducting office hours, supervision of TA(s), and participation in the instructor/course evaluation process by students. 

Lectures: 

Preparation and delivery of lectures (1hr/week) and practicals (2hrs/week), creation of an exam, midterm test, quizzes and/or assignments, test and exam solutions, exam marking, marks management and availability at regularly scheduled weekly office hours. The instructor will set quizzes and/or assignments to support the learning of course content and will provide solutions to the midterm, quizzes and assignments to a course marker. Management of online support for the course in the form of announcements, notes and term work solutions is also expected.
Lecture Schedule: Tuesdays 11AM-12PM

The professor is also expected to conduct 2 out of 3 lab practical sessions.
Practical Schedule:
Tuesdays: 1PM-4PM
Wednesdays: 11AM-1PM
Fridays: 10AM-1PM

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.