Lecturer in Pharmacokinetics

Position Overview:

The University of Toronto is seeking a qualified individual to teach a course in Pharmacokinetics (PK), which focuses on the interaction between drugs and the body. This course provides an essential understanding of how drug dosage correlates with exposure and its implications throughout the drug's lifecycle, from development to application in precision medicine.

Course Content:

This course covers fundamental principles of PK and introduces students to two primary modeling techniques: population pharmacokinetics (PopPK) and physiologically based pharmacokinetics (PBPK). Students will gain hands-on experience in creating PopPK and PBPK models using PhoenixTM NLME and PK-Sim software. Key applications of these models will be explored, including:

• Determining initial dosing strategies
• Comparative analysis of drug formulations
• Scaling pharmacokinetic data across species
• Assessing clinical factors in relation to PK parameters
• Experimental design and execution

The course will culminate in a panel discussion featuring PK professionals, providing students with insights into career opportunities in the field.

Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a strong academic background in Pharmacokinetics and PBPK, with proven expertise in utilizing PK-Sim software. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the course co-coordinator to refine the syllabus
• Co-facilitate a weekly two-hour class, including a tutorial session
• Develop and assess quizzes and assignments
• Conduct tutorials and assist students with PK-Sim software

All duties will be performed at the designated campus.

Additional Information:

This position does not include teaching assistant support, and the estimated course enrollment is 15 students. Compensation for this role is competitive, including vacation pay.

This position is governed by the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.