PSL350 - Mammalian Molecular Biology (Sci Comm Lecturer)
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PSL350 – Scientific Communication
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 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).
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: Develop and run two scientific communication practicums on February 5 and March pm). These duties represent 9% of the teaching + 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 For more information about accommodations at U of T, please visit the Accommodation webpage.
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. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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