Sessional Lecturer - PSL374H: Advanced Physiology Laboratory (Neurophysiology)
About the role
The Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to teach the neurophysiology module of PSL374H (Advanced Physiology Laboratory) during the Winter 2027 term. This is an advanced lecture and laboratory course designed for Physiology specialist students, fostering an understanding of functional interactions between organ systems. Estimated course enrolment is 30 students with 3 teaching assistants. The appointment represents 25% of the course workload.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 2 × 2-hour lectures on long-term potentiation, synaptic transmission, and core electrophysiological concepts
- Administer 3 × 4-hour labs and support students in the analysis and interpretation of electrophysiological data using WinLTP and GraphPad Prism
- Guide students in preparing laboratory reports in a scientific manuscript format
- Mark neurophysiology lab reports and module-specific final exam questions
- Contribute to course assessment by developing final examination questions and evaluating student performance
- Interact with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Coordinator
Qualifications
- PhD in physiology or a related discipline and laboratory experience (required)
- 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 this course is $2,499.37, inclusive of vacation pay. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rate stated here, the collective agreement rates shall prevail.
Schedule
Sessional dates of appointment: January to April 2027 (inclusive of term tests and examinations). Application closing date: October 26, 2026.