PSL350 - Mammalian Molecular Biology (Cilia in Health & Disease Lecturer)
7 days ago
PSL350 – Cilia in Health & DiseaseCourse Number and Title: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular Biology Course Description: Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to disease and complex behaviours. Discuss bioethical issues raised by these techniques and their application. Benefit from three weeks in small group seminars lead by research professors focusing on current advances in mammalian molecular biology. Estimated Course Enrolment: 140 Estimated TA support: 3-5 Class Schedule: During the scheduled Arts and Science winter term, with classes Tuesdays 10-12 a.m. and Thursdays 3-5 p.m. Sessional Dates of Appointment: January to April 2026 Salary: $883.86 for teaching (inclusive of 4% vacation pay) + $786.92 for small group facilitation. Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in physiology or related discipline and prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology research. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology teaching, as well as in facilitating active learning. Description of Duties: (1) Develop and present a lecture on cilia in health and disease on January 27 (10am-12noon) and run the corresponding practicum session on January 29 (3-5pm). For the lecture/practicum topic, the following need to be developed and uploaded to Quercus: (i) lecture slides, (ii) a research paper to be reviewed in the practicum (uploaded at start of course), (iii) a short 5-10 question knowledge quiz (completed prior to practicum) and (iv) a short 10-15 question follow‑up quiz assessing knowledge and critiques. Must respond to student queries related to the lecture, as appropriate. (2) Prepare unique exam questions for midterm test (with answer key for TA marking) and new make-up test questions, if required. (3) Facilitate a small group topic activity (March 24 – April 2), which includes (i) a lecture that does not overlap with class lectures, (ii) marking student lay summaries/critiques and (iii) assessing student presentations. These duties represent 9% of the lectures + practicums for the course. Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit an application form (available here: ), a letter of interest and current CV to: Alexander Hoy Teaching Support Coordinator, Department of Physiology Closing Date: December 5, 2025 Accommodations: The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact . During employment, to request accommodation from the University, contact the supervisor or department chair and/or Health & Well-being Programs & Services at .
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full timeSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: PSL350 - Mammalian Molecular Biology (Cilia in Health & Disease Lecturer) PSL350 – Cilia in Health & Disease Course Number and Title: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular Biology Course Description: Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to...
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full timeSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: PSL350 - Mammalian Molecular Biology (Cilia in Health & Disease Lecturer) PSL350 – Cilia in Health & Disease Course Number and Title: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular Biology Course Description: Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to...
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full timeSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: PSL350 - Mammalian Molecular Biology (Cilia in Health & Disease Lecturer) PSL350 – Cilia in Health & Disease Course Number and Title: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular Biology Course Description: Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles...
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full timePSL350 – Cilia in Health & DiseaseCourse Number and Title: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular BiologyCourse Description: Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to disease and complex behaviours. Discuss bioethical issues raised by these techniques and their application. Benefit...
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full time**PSL350 - Cilia in Health & Disease** **Course number and title**: PSL350H1S Mammalian Molecular Biology **Course description**: **Estimated course enrolment**: 140 **Estimated TA support**: 3 **Class schedule**: During the scheduled Arts and Science winter term, with classes Tuesdays 10-12 a.m. and Thursdays 3 - 5 pm. **Sessional dates of...
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Toronto, Canada University of Toronto Full timeA prestigious university in Toronto is looking for a lecturer for the PSL350 course on Mammalian Molecular Biology. The successful candidate will develop and present lectures on important topics, facilitate small group activities, and prepare assessments. A PhD in physiology or a related discipline is required, along with prior teaching experience. This...
