Sessional Lecturer - CHM247H1S (Practical Sections)- Introductory Organic Chemistry II

About the role

Course Title and Code: CHM247H1S (Practical Sections) - Introductory Organic Chemistry II. This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs and is a continuation of CHM136H1 (Introductory Organic Chemistry I). The course commences with an outline of structure elucidation techniques in organic chemistry (spectroscopy) and proceeds to discuss the reactivity and properties of important functional groups. Emphasis is placed on synthetic and mechanistic principles that are applied to pharmaceutically and biologically important compounds whenever possible, providing students with a working knowledge of modern organic chemistry. Estimated enrolment: 500 students. Estimated TA support: 1200 TA hours. Please note that this position may be split between two potential candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate the in-person laboratories in CHM247H1S (Introductory Organic Chemistry II) during the 2027 Winter session.
• Coordinate labs with all attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery.
• Supervise laboratory demonstrators.
• Invigilate and mark tests and exams.
• Manage and report student laboratory marks.
• Hold office hours.

Requirements

A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field.

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.

Qualifications

Experience coordinating laboratories in organic chemistry at the university level (preferred).

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.

Pay

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48 (0.50 FCE)
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Schedule

In‑person class schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027