Sessional Lecturer

1 week ago


Mississauga, Canada University of Toronto Full time

Sessional Lecturer

FSC303H5S - Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation

Course Description: This course will provide students with an introduction to forensic photography, crime scene processing, and forensic identification. Topics include, but are not limited to: fingerprint identification, chance impression evidence, physical evidence, crime scene and victim photography, and proper documentation of a crime scene. Students will gain an understanding of the basic "toolkit" required for crime scene processing, and learn the fundamentals of proper collection and analysis of physical evidence. [12L, 24P]

Session:January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Lecture:Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (In-person)

Practicals/Tutorials:Thursdays 9:00-11:00am, 12:00-2:00pm, 3:00-5:00pm, 6:00-8:00pm (In-person)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 80

Estimated TA support: Up to 280 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary: 

$9,457.90 for Sessional Lecturer I $9,930.79 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term $10,121.77 for Sessional Lecturer II $10,362.76 for Sessional Lecturer III

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.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have completed a B.Sc. degree in Forensic Science, with 5-10 years of experience in crime scene investigation. Experience and training in Forensic Identification is required; demonstrated excellence in course subject matter; knowledge and experience in Canadian Forensic Identification protocols, procedures & techniques within Canadian Policing Services; case experience with a police agency.

Preferred Qualifications:Preference is given to candidates who are either active or retired police officers, specialized in forensic identification. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, mastery of subject area, forensic science background, scientific research, and field experience. Previous experience in teaching or TA-ing in FSC303H5 is highly desirable. WHIMIS training is an asset. 

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Application instructions:

Apply online through the on the Forensic Science Program website

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.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.


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