Sessional Lecturer-bio477h5f

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada University of Toronto Full time

**Course number and title**:BIO477H5F - The Human Genome and Cancer Biology

**Course description**:The first part of the course examines the structure and molecular biology of the human genome. Topics will include: the sequencing of the human genome; variation between genomes; and various aspects of functional genomics such as a brief overview of how gene expression is regulated and how genomics is being utilized in health and medicine. Techniques such as high throughput sequencing will be covered. The second part of the course examines the molecular and genetic basis of cancer including the role of oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and cell cycle regulating proteins in the development of this disease. It also looks at cancer from a functional genomics perspective. Lectures and seminars involve presentations and discussion of recently published research articles. (0.5 FCE)
- Prerequisites (BIO370Y5 or BIO372H5) and permission of instructor_

**Estimated course enrolment**: 24

**Estimated TA support**: N/A

**Class schedule**:
Lecture - In person:
Monday 1pm-3pm and

Wednesday 1pm-3pm

**Sessional dates of appointment**: Sep 1 - Dec 31, 2023

**Salary** **(In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement):
Effective September 1, 2023 - Sessional Lecturer I - $18,915.79 (Y, full course) & $9,457.90 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) & $4,728.95 (0.25 FCE); Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $19,861.58 (Y, full course) & $9,930.79 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer II - $20,243.53 (Y, full course) & $10,121.77 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $20,653.23 (Y, full course) & $10,326.62 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer III - $20,725.52 (Y, full course) & $10,362.76 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE). Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $21,140.03 (Y, full course) & $10,570.02 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay.

**Description of duties**: Normal duties associated with teaching a university course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades, contact with students by regular office hours. Completion of all grades (may include make-up exams).

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