The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to teach the renal section of PSL201Y (Basic Human Physiology) during Fall 2026. The course will run from Sept 2026-April 2027, inclusive of the term tests and examinations.
Course Code and Title PSL201Y – Basic Human Physiology
Course Description A survey course covering all organ systems intended for students who are not proceeding further in Physiology.
Estimated Course Enrolment 120
Estimated TA Support 1
Sessional Dates of Appointment November 2026 to January 2027
Salary In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching in this course will be $2,399.39, inclusive of vacation pay.
Qualifications PhD in physiology or related discipline and Quercus experience are required. Lecturing experience in renal physiology, teaching large classes, and previous teaching in PSL300/301H or PSL201Y are assets.
of Duties Delivering 5 X 50 min of pre-recorded lectures (online lectures are already recorded; there is no need to re-record) on renal physiology; delivering online help sessions; creating term test questions, final exam questions, make-up test and make-up final exam questions; and interacting with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Coordinator. This represents 12% of the workload for this course.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit an application form (available here: https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf), a letter of interest and current CV to:
Alexander Hoy
Teaching Support Coordinator, Department of Physiology
physiology.teachingsupport@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: July 17, 2026
Accommodations The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Well-being Programs & Services at hwb@utoronto.ca For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit the Accommodation webpage
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.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
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.
