Sessional Lecturer - CHM136H1F - Introductory Organic Chemistry I

University of Toronto • Saint George, UT

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Course Title and Code: CHM136H1F - Introductory Organic Chemistry I Course Description: This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs. The course commences with a review of fundamental principles in covalent bonding to understand the structure and shape of organic molecules; the concepts of molecular conformation as well as the “handedness” of shape are introduced along with spectroscopic techniques used to deduce molecular structure. The relationship between the structure of organic molecules and their reactivity is then presented. This relationship will be illustrated by examining the mechanisms by which alkene and carbonyl-containing functional groups react. The role of acid/base chemistry in these reactions is presented throughout. The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to teach the in-person lectures for CHM136H1 (Introductory Organic Chemistry I) during the 2026 Summer session. The successful applicant will be responsible for effectively delivering the course with all the attendant organizational issues of lecture preparation and delivery, supervising teaching assistants, setting, supervising and marking exams, calculating and submission of final course marks, course evaluations, and holding office hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience lecturing and/or coordinating laboratories in organic chemistry at the university level will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• effectively delivering the course with all the attendant organizational issues of lecture preparation and delivery
• supervising teaching assistants
• setting, supervising and marking exams
• calculating and submission of final course marks
• course evaluations
• holding office hours

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree