Fall 2026 Sessional Lecturer: LMP330H1 - Genetic & Comp Modeling in Human Dev & Disease (0.167FCE)

Course Description

Enrolment is limited to students in the Pathobiology specialist program in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. This course introduces the use and impact of genetic model systems and organisms in exploring aspects of human reproduction, development, aging and disease. We will highlight ethical issues in animal research, genetic manipulation, and disease modeling. This course also introduces the bioinformatics concepts and methods used in biological data analysis.

Class Schedule

• Tuesday 9am-11am (class)
• Tuesday 11am-12pm (tutorial)

Estimated Enrollment & Support

• Estimated course enrollment: ~30 students
• Estimated TA support: 1 TA (70 hours)

Appointment Dates

September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary

• Sessional Lecturer I – $3,339.16
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term – $3,573.54
• Sessional Lecturer II – $3,573.54
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term – $3,658.62
• Sessional Lecturer III – $3,658.62
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term – $3,750.45

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

• PhD student in computer science or in a health science discipline with a strong background in machine learning and its application in biomedical research
• Excellent programming skills in Python are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive research experience with applying ML in biomedical research is preferred

Duties

• Teaching three weekly two-hour classes on topics introducing computational methods and machine learning to undergraduate students
• Creating examination assignments and examination questions covering the material presented to students
• Reviewing a debate among students
• Duties of this position shall be performed at the St. George campus