Date Posted: 03/23/2026
Req ID: 49577
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Biological Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Applications of molecular technology continue to revolutionize our understanding of all areas of life sciences from biotechnology to human disease. This intensive laboratory, lecture / tutorial course provides students with essential information and practical experience in recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology and bio-informatics.
Please ensure you apply at this link as applications are not seen on SuccessFactors: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl
Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates should have or be near completion of their Ph.D. and be knowledgeable in advanced molecular biology laboratory courses at the 4th year level and familiar with the most recent literature in the field (teaching experience preferred).
Must be BioSafety Certified (proof required) or be willing to undergo BioSafety training prior to taking up the position.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in BIOD21H3 at UTSC is an asset.
Duties: Specific duties will include design and delivery of course materials including lectures and lab manuals; guided student discussions and presentations; ensuring the smooth running of labs; assignments and other assessments (such as exams); marking/grading; office hours and miscellaneous clerical tasks. Instructors must be on site during the laboratory sessions at UTSC. Please see the timetable for the lecture and lab schedules. https://ttb.utoronto.ca/
Please note all course components and duties are performed on the UTSC campus in person. No changes to the course delivery mode are permitted.
There are no hybrid options in the Department of Biological Sciences at UTSC for lectures, tutorials, laboratories or exams.
Closing Date: 07/27/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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Please apply at the following link: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
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.
Please 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.
