Sessional Lecturer - CHMC11H3

Job Description

Date Posted: 02/20/2026

Req ID: 46999

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course number and title:CHMC11H3 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation

Course description: An introduction to the workings and application of modern analytical instrumentation. A range of modern instrumentation including NMR spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Microscopy. Light Spectroscopy (visible, Ultra Violet, Infrared, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence), X-ray, Chromatography and electrochemical separations will be addressed. Principles of measurement; detection of photons, electrons and ions; instrument and experiment design and application; noise reduction techniques and signal-to-noise optimization will be covered.

Estimated course enrolment: 30

Number of Hours: 0.25 FTE

Sessional dates of appointment: Specific duties will occur between July 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026.

Salary: Starting September 1, 2025 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,760.23 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,030.34 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term.

Minimum qualifications: Candidates are required to hold a PhD from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution in analytical chemistry or a closely related field. Extensive experience in practical applications of spectroscopic analysis is required. Applicants should have demonstrated an outstanding ability to teach and communicate with undergraduate students and must be able to instruct a diverse student population (with varying backgrounds). In particular, the successful applicant will need to have the following:

• Experience in teaching courses in 3rd or 4th year analytical chemistry
• Experience in teaching laboratory courses in analytical chemistry
• Extensive knowledge of Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness through student evaluations at the University level in analytical chemistry
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in the English language
• Empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a post-secondary environment.

Description of duties: The successful candidate will be expected to perform all duties related to the delivery and administration of the course, including both the lecture and laboratory components. This will include: preparing lecture materials; delivering lectures; preparing all laboratory materials, including experimental procedures, related assessment items, and relevant technician notes; communicating with the lab technician for the course; creation of all assignments, term tests, and final exam; marking student work; maintaining a record of course grades on Quercus; calculating and submitting the final course grades

Lecture Schedule: Mondays from 2 PM – 5 PM

We can't make adjustments to the lecture schedule so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Closing Date: 03/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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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.