Sessional Lecturer (Lab Coordinator) - CHM136H1 - Introductory Organic Chemistry I

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: CHM136H1 – Introductory Organic Chemistry I

Course Description: This course is recommended for students in the life and health science programs.  The course commences with a review of fundamental principles in covalent bonding to understand the structure and shape of organic molecules; the concepts of molecular conformation as well as the “handedness” of shape are introduced.  The relationship between the structure of organic molecules and their reactivity is then presented.  This relationship will be illustrated by examining the mechanisms by which the organic chemistry of alkenes, alkyl halides and alcohols takes place.  The role of acid/base chemistry in these reactions is presented throughout.

Estimated TA support: 720 hours

Estimated course enrolment: 256 students

In-person class schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, 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: May 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024 (0.50 FCEs)

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.