Sessional Lecturer - CHM135H1S (Practical Sections)- Chemistry: Physical Principles

University of Toronto • Saint George, UT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry requires a lecturer to deliver and facilitate the in-person laboratories in CHM135H1 (Chemistry: Physical Principles) during the 2027 Winter session. This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs. The course opens with an introduction to atomic theory; fundamental concepts of spectroscopy and chemical bonding are also introduced. After a brief review of reaction stoichiometries, the structure of matter - gases, liquids, solids and beyond - will be discussed. The solution state is then presented with an emphasis on the properties of solutions, including chemical equilibria in solution, particularly those of acids and bases. The course concludes with an introduction to the kinetics and thermodynamics of reactions of both chemical and biochemical interest. The estimated enrolment is 200 students with an estimated TA support of 430 TA hours. The in-person class schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm. The sessional dates of appointment are January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027.

Requirements

• A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience lecturing and/or coordinating laboratories in general or physical chemistry at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate the in-person laboratories in CHM135H1 (Chemistry: Physical Principles).
• Coordinate labs with all of the attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery.
• Supervise lab demonstrators.
• Invigilate and mark tests and exams.
• Submit final laboratory grades.
• Hold office hours.

Benefits

• Salary: ( 0.50 FCE) $9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I; $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II; $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term; $10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III; $11,228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree