Sessional lecturer-FSC370H5S - Forensic Psychopharmacology

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This course introduces students to the area of psychopharmacology (drug induced changes in mood, thinking and behaviour). The mechanisms of action of drugs in the nervous system and their effects on the brain and on behaviour will be explored and the significance of psychopharmacology in criminal investigations and trials will be discussed. [24L/12S]
Session: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Lectures: Thursdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (In-person)
Practicals/Tutorials: None
Estimated Course Enrolment: 40
Estimated TA Support: Up to 65 hours (total number of assigned hours for all positions is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals).

Requirements

• A Ph.D. (completed or ABD with active student status at issuing institution) in Chemistry or Toxicology, or at minimum an Honours Bachelor of Science with 5+ years’ experience in a forensic toxicology lab.
• Experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology or equivalent
• Experience teaching toxicology courses is required.

Nice To Haves

• A forensic science background
• Scientific research experience
• Casework experience
• Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable.
• Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.

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