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Sessional Instructional Assistant - HMB306H1F - Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technology

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College · Greater St. George Area · 3 mo ago
Education$55.25/hrFull-time

Description

Sessional Instructional Assistant Course number and title: HMB306H1F – Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technology
Course Description: Advancing technology increases our ability to intervene in the course of natural events involving human health and well being. Questions arise as whether we ought to and who will benefit or be harmed. This course considers the far-reaching bioethical implications of emerging bio-technology. Topics to be explored include but are not limited to ethical considerations in emerging reproductive technologies, genetic alteration/genetic enhancement. Use of life support technologies, synthetic life, life extension.

Description Of Duties

  • Aid in preparing the course syllabus and marking scheme
  • Aid in delivering weekly lectures and tutorials
  • Aid in grading assignments and exams
  • Offer office hours for academic counseling of students
  • Aid in course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A completed M.Sc. degree in a related field
  • Basic knowledge of bioethics and ethical theory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Teaching Assistant experience in a bioethics course preferred.

Campus

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Salary

$55.25 per hour plus vacation pay; 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.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae and the CUPE 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.
Applications should be submitted by August 17, 2026 and sent to: Director, Human Biology Program, Email: hmb.applications@utoronto.ca.
Please submit all the documents (except Unit 3 application form) as one pdf file, named as “SIA Application_First Name_Last Name”.
Please note that only applications sent by email to hmb.applications@utoronto.ca will be considered;
applications subitted via a different method will not be reviewed or considered.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 08/17/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Job Segment

  • Genetics
  • Scientific
  • Science
  • Engineering

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