Sessional Lecturer - PHS440H1F Heatlh & Pharmaceuticals (0.25 FCE - co-taught)
About the role
A critical examination of drug development, including the role of health professionals and the pharmaceutical industry in researching, testing, marketing, licensing, and evaluating pharmaceutical drugs. Topics include the differing needs for drug development, evaluation and dispensing in lower income countries, and potential conflicts of interest in drug development.
Responsibilities
- Design and teach a university credit course
- Prepare and deliver course content
- Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams
- Calculate and submit grades
- Hold regular office hours
- Supervise teaching assistants
Requirements
- Sound knowledge of relevant subject matter
- Ability to impart knowledge to students
- Strong interest in drug safety, advocacy, and research practices and integrity
- Prior university-level teaching experience
- Experience in health systems and related regulatory frameworks
- Minimum 10 years' experience in drug safety and advocacy
- Demonstrated teaching, research, and practical expertise on health and pharmaceuticals
- Documented history of presenting lectures, explaining concepts, and administering courses
Preferred Qualification
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the area of drug safety and advocacy
- Demonstrated teaching, research, and practical or professional expertise on issues relating to health and pharmaceuticals
- Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
Benefits
Salary varies based on experience and position level.
Pay
- $4,998.73 (Sessional Lecturer1)
- $5,349.61 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
- $5,349.61 (Sessional Lecturer 2)
- $5,476.98 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
- $5,476.98 (Sessional Lecturer 3)
- $5,614.45 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
Schedule
Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a sound knowledge of the relevant subject matter and the ability to impart that knowledge to students, alongside a strong interest in the development, marketing, and promotion of drugs, medical ethics, and research practices and integrity. They will bring a proven track record of engaging with healthcare policy or legislative reform, as well as deep expertise in pharmaceutical safety, drug approval mechanisms, and risk management.
Skills
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of engaging with healthcare policy or legislative reform, as well as deep expertise in pharmaceutical safety, drug approval mechanisms, and risk management. They will also have a strong interest in the development, marketing, and promotion of drugs, medical ethics, and research practices and integrity.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling, professional development opportunities, and access to resources for teaching and research.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a cover letter including the names of two references (preferably academic), examples of teaching evaluations (if available), and CV to the UC TA Online application site at: https://taships.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca/uc/login by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Contact Information
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.
Posting Date
July 15, 2026
Closing Date
July 22, 2026
Job Segment
- Pharmaceutical
- Public Health
- Risk Management
- Equity
- Science
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Research
Accessibility Statement
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Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.