Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Sessional Lecturer - MMG3001Y: Advanced Human Genetics Job Field: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Faculty / Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine Department: Molecular Genetics Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto) Job Posting: August 15, 2024 Course number and title: MMG3001Y: Advanced Human Genetics This two-term graduate course is offered within the MHSc Medical Genomics program, and is restricted to students enrolled in that program. The goal of this class is to bring all students to a common knowledge base and introduce advanced concepts including quantitative trait genetics and epigenetics. Students learn human genetics from the perspective of phenotype / clinical presentation toward genotype in addition to a focus on molecular genetics and underlying mechanisms of human disease. This fundamental course provides a knowledge framework for the entire program and introduces key concepts that will be examined in detail in subsequent courses. The sessional position is for the second half of the two-term course. Estimated TA support: 30 TA hours Class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Sessional dates of appointment: January to April 2025 (1 term) Salary (per term): $18,915.79 for Sessional Lecturer I; $19,861.58 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $20,243.53 for Sessional Lecturer II; $20,725.52 for Sessional Lecturer III, inclusive of 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. Qualifications: Description of duties: The course is structured as a twice weekly three-hour lecture & discussion session each Tuesday and Thursday morning, from 9:00am-12:00pm throughout the fall and spring semesters. This post is for the spring semester only. Most sessions will be approximately one-two hours of lecture/discussion led by the instructor or a guest lecture, with the remaining time comprising discussion or group work. The instructor is expected to attend all sessions, prepare for the lecture beforehand based on existing lecture content and assignments, and to answer student questions. The approximate time commitment is 12-15 hours per week. The course has been taught for seven years. The successful applicant will be working with the guidance and support of the fall term professor who previously taught this course and will have the support of a teaching assistant. A complete course syllabus, course slides, assignments and answer keys / rubrics, and other critical components have already been designed, optimized, 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: Please submit the applications electronically to: Dr. Timothy Hughes Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Genetics 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.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.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .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 ****** . Job Segment: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Scientific, Science, Engineering
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