Sessional Lecturer (Lab Coordinator) - CHM135H1 - Chemistry: Physical Principles

Job Posting for Sessional Instructor (Lab Coordinator)

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Posting Date: February 1, 2024

Closing Date: February 23, 2024, at 11:59 pm EDT

Position: Sessional Lecturer (Lab Coordinator)

Course Title and Code: CHM135H1 – Chemistry: Physical Principles (0.5 FCE)

Course Description: This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs.  The course opens with an introduction to atomic theory; fundamental concepts of spectroscopy and chemical bonding are also introduced.  After a brief review of reaction stoichiometries, the structure of matter – gases, liquids, solids and beyond – will be discussed.  The solution state is then presented with an emphasis on properties of solutions including chemical equilibria in solution, particularly those of acids and bases.  The course concludes with an introduction to the kinetics and the thermodynamics of reactions of both chemical and biochemical interest.

Estimated TA support: 300 hours

Estimated course enrolment: 164 students

In-person class schedule: Tuesday and Thursday (2:00 – 5:00 pm)
*Please note, that the delivery method for this course is currently 100% in-person.  In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts & Science or the Department of Chemistry.

Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024 (0.50 FCE)

Salary:
$9,457.90 for Sessional Lecturer I 
$9,930.79 for Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term
$10,121.77 for Sessional Lecturer II
$10,326.62 for Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term
$10,362.76 for Sessional Lecturer III
$10,570.02 for Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term

Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.