Sessional Lecturer - MSC1119H (0.25 FCE) Epigenetics Applications in Human Health and Disease

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This 6-week modular course is designed to expose graduate students to the field of epigenetics, its applications in normal human development and to examine the different aspects of epigenetic alterations that could lead to disease. The course is designed to address the knowledge and skills gap in the emerging field of epigenetics. It will provide hands-on tutorials to help graduate students understand how, where, when and why epigenetic marks are important and how to study them. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Estimated course enrolment: 15. Estimated TA support: none. Class schedule: In Person. Mondays 4-6 pm. September 14, 2026 – November 30, 2026. Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Minimum PhD degree in the sciences
• Practical knowledge of genetics and epigenetics
• Work or research experience in genetics or epigenetics
• Teaching experience at the graduate level

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content
• Development and marking of course assessments
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding a minimum regular office hours of 1 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree