Sessional Lecturer - CHM247H1S (Practical Sessions) - Introductory Organic Chemistry II

University of Toronto • Saint George, UT

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Course Title and Code: CHM247H1S (Practical Sessions) – Introductory Organic Chemistry II Course Description: This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs and is a continuation of CHM136H1 (Introductory Organic Chemistry II). The course commences with an outline of structure elucidation techniques in organic chemistry (spectroscopy) and proceeds to discuss the reactivity and properties of important functional groups. Emphasis is placed on synthetic and mechanistic principles that are applied to pharmaceutically and biologically important compounds whenever possible, providing students with a working knowledge of modern organic chemistry. Estimated Enrolment: 128 students Estimated TA Support: 280 TA hours In-Person class Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays (8:30 am – 12:00 pm) Sessional Dates of Appointment: July 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026 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 Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in lecturing and/or coordinating laboratories in organic chemistry at the university level will be preferred. Description of Duties: The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to deliver the in-person laboratories in CHM247H1 (Introductory Organic Chemistry II) during the 2026 Summer session. Duties include the responsibility of effectively coordinating labs with all of the attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery, supervision of lab demonstrators (teaching assistants), facilitating and marking laboratory tests and exams , submission of final laboratory grades, and holding office hours.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinating labs with all of the attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery
• Supervision of lab demonstrators (teaching assistants)
• Facilitating and marking laboratory tests and exams
• Submission of final laboratory grades
• Holding office hours

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree