Sessional Lecturer-BIO206H5F • Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology

Course number and title: BIO206H5F  • Introductory Cell and Molecular Biology

Course description:

An introduction to the molecular biology of the cell with an emphasis on similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics include the structure and function of: macromolecules, membranes, ribosomes, nuclei, intracellular organelles, etc. Other topics include: the central dogma of molecular biology (replication, transcription and translation), protein targeting, organization of the genome, gene regulation and regulation of the cell cycle. Tutorials will emphasize and consolidate concepts from lecture and text through individual and group assignments. (0.5 FCE)

Prerequisites BIO152H5 and CHM110H5 and CHM120H5

Exclusions BIO230H1 or BIO255H1 or BIOB10Y3 or BIOB11H3 or BIOB12H3

Estimated course enrolment: 144

Estimated TA support: 350 hrs

Class schedule:

Lecture – In person:

Wednesday 9:00-12:00

Monday   9:00-12:00

Tutorial – In person:

TUT0101  Monday   13:00-14:00

TUT0102  Monday   13:00-14:00

TUT0103  Tuesday   10:00-11:00

TUT0104  Tuesday   10:00-11:00

TUT0105  Wednesday 13:00-14:00

TUT0106  Wednesday 13:00-14:00

Practical sessions– In person:

Tuesday   9:00-12:00

Tuesday   13:00-16:00

Wednesday 13:00-16:00

Thursday  9:00-12:00

Thursday  13:00-16:00

Friday       13:00-16:00

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1 – June 30, 2024

Salary (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement):

Effective January 1, 2023 - Sessional Lecturer I - $18,364.84 (Y, full course) & $9,182.42 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) & $4,591.21 (0.25 FCE); Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $19,283.09 (Y, full course) & $9,641.55 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer II - $19,653.91 (Y, full course) & $9,826.96 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $20,051.68 (Y, full course) & $10,025.84 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer III - $20,121.86 (Y, full course) & $10,060.93 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE). Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $20,524.30 (Y, full course) & $10,262.15 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay.

Qualifications:The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field. The decision on hiring will be based on previous teaching experience in this course or other similar courses, academic qualifications, ability, and suitability for the position.

Description of duties:Normal duties associated with teaching a university course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades, contact with students by regular office hours.  Completion of all grades (may include make-up exams).

Application instruction:

Please email your CV and CUPE3902 Unit 3 application form with “Unit 3 Biology Sessional Lecturer 2024Summer” in the subject line to [email protected] by March 25, 2024.