The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to teach female reproductive physiology in PSL420H during Fall 2026. The course will run from Sept-Dec 2026, inclusive of the term tests and examinations.
Course Code and Title PSL420H – Reproduction: Development and Function
Course Description This course provides an in-depth review of the development and function of the male and female reproductive systems. Topics include sex determination and differentiation, steroidogenesis, gametogenesis, hormonal control of the reproductive axis, the female ovulatory cycle, fertilization and implantation, infertility and assisted reproduction approaches.
Estimated Course Enrolment 70
Estimated TA Support 1
Sessional Dates of Appointment September to December 2026
Salary In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for teaching in this course will be $1,699.57, inclusive of vacation pay.
Qualifications PhD in physiology or related discipline. Formal training and/or advanced knowledge in female reproductive physiology is required. Former lecturing experience at the university level is an asset.
of Duties Delivering 2 X 100 min in-person lectures in female reproductive physiology; creating in-class two in-class quizzes and two group assignments, term test questions, final exam questions, make-up test and make-up final exam questions; providing individual help to students in office hours or via email (in partnership with TA); and interacting with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Coordinator. This represents 17% 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.
