Sessional Lecturer - PSL374H: Advanced Physiology Laboratory (Bioinformatics)

About the Role

This is an advanced lecture and laboratory course designed for Physiology specialist students. The course is designed to foster an understanding of functional interactions between organ systems.

• Course Code: PSL374H – Advanced Physiology Laboratory
• Estimated Enrolment: 30
• TA Support: 3
• Sessional Dates: January to April 2027

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content and laboratory practicums under the supervision of the undergraduate coordinator and faculty module leads
• Development and administration of tests and exams
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding regular office hours
• Supervising TAs assigned to the course, including TA training and TA marking of course assignments, tests, and exams
• Preparing all necessary orders for Division of Teaching Laboratories
• Delivery of 4 lectures and facilitation of 4 four-hour lab modules (approximately 30% of course workload)
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• PhD in physiology or related discipline (required)
• Experience in bioinformatics and proficiency in R (required)
• Previous experience teaching in a physiology laboratory course (asset)
• Evidence of teaching/supervising graduate students (asset)

Schedule

Classes run during the scheduled Arts and Science winter term:

• Lectures: Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Laboratories: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Pay

In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching this course is $2,999.24, inclusive of vacation pay.

Closing date: November 11, 2026. This posting is in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement; rates stipulated in the collective agreement prevail. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or III per Article 14:12. Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply. Note: 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.