The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to coordinate PSL300H1 (Human Physiology I) and PSL301H1 (Human Physiology II) during the 2022 Fall Session and the 2023 Winter Session, respectively. The courses will run from September to December 2022 and January to April 2023, respectively, inclusive of the term tests and examinations.
The overall Course Description is as follows:
PSL300H1 – First half of a 2-course survey of human physiology; encompasses the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems.
PSL301H1 – Second half of a 2-course survey of human physiology; encompasses the blood, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems.
Both courses currently have an enrolment of approximately 1100 students.
TA support: 4
Duties will include: For PSL 301H, delivering 5 X 50 min recorded lectures on blood and immunity, 5 x 50 min recorded lectures on respiratory physiology, and 6 X 50 min recorded lectures on gastrointestinal physiology. For both courses, supervising the TAs who monitor the discussion board; run in-class tutorials. assist in help sessions and mark assignments; organizing and administering two term tests, one final exam and two ‘make-up’ tests and one ‘make-up’ final exam; processing test scores; providing a means for students to view their answers after the term test; posting the instructor lecture notes/recordings and quizzes on the course webpage; dealing with student administration inquiries and processing emails about missed tests; submitting the final marks to the Faculty of Arts and Science one week after the final assessment; and interacting with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Physiology Coordinator.
In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for coordinating both courses will be $12,479.79, inclusive of 4% vacation pay. PSL300H (prorated at 50% and PSL301H prorated at 97%).
Qualifications: A PhD and Quercus experience are required. Classroom lecturing experience in physiology and in teaching large classes is also required. Previous teaching in PSL301H is an asset.
Interested candidates should submit an application form (available at the following link: http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/resources/forms.htm), a letter of interest, their current CV and the name and contact information for one referee who can specifically address the candidate’s lecturing experience and expertise in the content area. This information should be emailed to:
Paula Smellie
Business Manager
Department of Physiology
paula.smellie@utoronto.ca.
The deadline for applications is July 22, 2022.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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