Sessional Lecturer - MGY360H1: Whole-Genome Sequencing and Analysis LaboratoryJob Field: CUPE 3902 Unit 3Faculty / Division: Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Molecular GeneticsCampus: St. George (downtown Toronto)Job Posting: August 15, 2024Course number and title: MGY360H1: Whole-Genome Sequencing and Analysis LaboratoryThis is a laboratory course designed to introduce third and fourth year undergraduates to principles and practice of whole-genome sequencing. During the course, student teams sequence an entire eukaryotic genome and analyze it. Topics taught include: modern sequencing technology, yeast husbandry, genomic library construction and quality control, 'next-generation' sequencing, sequence assembly using a reference genome, principles of genome organization, mutation detection and interpretation. The work includes both "wet" lab components during the first half of the course and computational analysis for the last few weeks of the course.Estimated TA support: 210 TA hoursClass schedule: Tuesdays (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 to April 30, 2025Salary: $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, inclusive of vacation payPlease 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:The applicant should be experienced with concepts and methods in next-generation sequencing and the analysis of genome scale sequence data. The applicant should also be knowledgeable with basic yeast biology and yeast husbandry. Previous teaching experience is desirable but not required.Description of duties:The course is structured as a weekly three-hour laboratory session each Tuesday from 1-4 pm throughout the winter semester. Most sessions will be approximately one hour of lecture/discussion led by the instructor and two hours of hands-on lab work. Some lab sessions will go a bit longer. The instructor is expected to attend all lab sessions, help prepare the lab beforehand, and to answer student questions. The approximate time commitment is 10 hours per week. Some interactions with students may be required to be done online.The course has been taught for several years. The successful applicant will have the support of teaching assistants from the previous year. A laboratory manual, course slides, and other critical components have already been designed and used successfully. Minimal modification of these materials may be required to update them for use this year.Application Procedure:Applications should include a single PDF with the following components in this order: 1) the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form; 2) a cover letter; and 3) a c.v. that includes evidence of expertise in genome sequencing, analysis, and yeast biology, as well as the name(s) of one or more qualified referees.Please submit the applications electronically to:Dr. Timothy HughesProfessor and Chair, Department of Molecular GeneticsThis 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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.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 ******.
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