Sessional Lecturer - PSL374H: Advanced Physiology Laboratory
About the role
The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to teach the neurophysiology section of PSL374H (Advanced Physiology Laboratory) during Winter 2027. The course runs from January to April 2027, inclusive of term tests and examinations. PSL374H is an advanced lecture and laboratory course for Physiology specialist students, designed to foster an understanding of functional interactions between organ systems. Estimated enrolment is 30 students with an estimated TA support of 3.
Responsibilities
- Delivering 2 × 2‑hour lectures on long term potentiation, synaptic transmission, and core electrophysiological concepts
- Administrating 3 × 4‑hour labs and supporting students in the analysis and interpretation of electrophysiological data using WinLTP and GraphPad Prism
- Guiding students in preparing laboratory reports in a scientific manuscript format
- Marking the neurophysiology lab reports and module‑specific final exam questions
- Contributing to course assessment by developing final examination questions and evaluating student performance
- Interacting with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Coordinator
- This appointment represents 25% of the workload for the course.
Qualifications
PhD in physiology or a related discipline and lab experience are required.
Skills
- Lecturing experience in neurophysiology (asset)
- Experience using WinLTP and GraphPad Prism (asset)
- Previous teaching in PSL374H (asset)
Pay
In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching in this course is $2,499.37, inclusive of vacation pay.
Schedule
Sessional dates of appointment: January to April 2027.