Sessional Lecturer

**Sessional Lecturer - BIOL3640U Plant Biology - Fall 2025**

**Tracking Code**:req1651

**Faculty of Science**

**Number of Sections**: 1

**Appointment Type**: Limited Term

**Salary Grade**: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

**Posting Date**:July 18, 2025

**Closing Date**: August 22, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

**Course Name and Number**:BIOL3640U - Plant Biology

**Location of classes**:North Campus, Oshawa, ON

**Course Start Date**:September 2, 2025

**Course End Date**:December 19, 2025

**Schedule Type**: In-person (M, W - 2:10-3:30pm)

Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science.

**BIOL 3640U - Plant Biology**
This course is an introduction to plant biology, including an emphasis on the form and function of vascular plants. In addition to functional and anatomical characteristics of vascular plants, plant nutrition, plant-soil interactions, and biotechnological advances will be covered.

**Responsibilities/Accountabilities**:
The primary responsibility of the applicant is to (develop and) teach a theoretically, methodologically sophisticated and relevant course at the university level within the parameters of the course description listed above. In keeping with a technology-enhanced learning environment, utilizing laptop computers and wireless connectivity, the Sessional Lecturer will deliver the course using a technology-enhanced learning approach that includes a variety of inclusive teaching and learning strategies and assessments. The Sessional Lecturer will prepare, deliver, and grade all course material and assignments and be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course session.

**Qualifications**:
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

**Required Skills**:

- A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets.
- Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations.
- Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable.
- Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner.

**Education**:
**A PhD in Biological Sciences with documented expertise in plant biology.**

**Experience**:
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.

**How to Apply**:
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

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**Job Location**: Oshawa, ON, Canada