PSL301 - Sessional Lecturer

The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Lecturer to coordinate PSL301H1 (Human Physiology II) during the 2026 Winter Session. The course will run from January to April 2026, respectively, inclusive of the term tests and examinations.  

Course Code and Title: PSL301H – Human Physiology II

Course Description: Second half of a 2-course survey of human physiology; encompasses the blood, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 1100 students

Estimated TA Support: 4

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January to April 2026

Salary: In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for coordinating this course will be $8,400, inclusive of vacation pay.

Qualifications: PhD in physiology or related discipline and Quercus experience are required. Lecturing experience in physiology and in teaching large classes are also required. Previous teaching experience in PSL301H is an asset. 

Description of Duties: Incumbent will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the course, which includes supervising the TAs who monitor the discussion board; run in-class tutorials. assist in help sessions and mark assignments; organizing and administering two term tests, one final exam and two 'make-up' tests and one 'make-up' final exam; processing test scores; providing a means for students to view their answers after the term test; posting the instructor lecture notes/recordings and quizzes on the course webpage; dealing with student administration inquiries and processing emails about missed tests; submitting the final marks to the Faculty of Arts and Science one week after the final assessment; and interacting with the Course Director or the Department of Physiology Undergraduate Physiology Coordinator.

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: January 13, 2026

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.