Sessional lecturer-FSC300H5F - Forensic Identification

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This course, FSC300H5F, focuses on the scene of the crime and the evidence found there, serving as an introduction to the field of forensic identification. Topics covered include crime scene protocols, management and reconstruction; image collection, storage and enhancement; recognition collection; and chain of custody and preservation of evidence. The course will run from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with lectures on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (in-person) and practicals/tutorials on Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The estimated course enrolment is 40 students, with an estimated 210 hours of TA support.

Requirements

• Completed a B.Sc. degree in Forensic Science
• 5-10 or more years of experience in crime scene investigation
• Experience and training in Forensic Identification is required
• Demonstrated excellence in course subject matter
• Knowledge and experience in Canadian Forensic Identification protocols, procedures & techniques within Canadian Policing Services
• Case experience with a police agency

Nice To Haves

• Active or retired police officers specialized in forensic identification
• Previous experience in teaching
• Mastery of subject area
• Forensic science background
• Scientific research
• Field experience
• Previous experience in teaching or TA-ing in either/or FSC100H5, FSC300H5, FSC302H5, and FSC303H5
• WHIMIS training
• Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material
• Preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams
• Supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours)
• Marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials)
• Submission of grades to university officials
• Holding regular office hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level