Sessional Lecturer - BTC1710H - Biomaterials and Protein Chemistry Theory

University of Toronto, Canada

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Downtown Toronto University of Toronto Harbord, ONTARIO
Deadline: ;

Date Posted: March 8th, 2024

Closing Date: April 5th, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
Req ID: 36461
Faculty/Division:  School of Graduate Studies
Department: Master of Biotechnology Program
Campus: UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

Course Number and Title: BTC1710H – Biomaterials and Protein Chemistry Theory

Course Description: This course is designed to enable students to gain a more in-depth appreciation and understanding of the application of materials science and protein chemistry to the field of biotechnology. We delve into advanced drug delivery and therapeutic strategies, biomaterials in medicine, pharmacology and drug discovery. We also consider new disruptive technologies as case studies for life science biotechnology students.

Estimated course enrolment: 42

Estimated TA support: 42

Class Schedule:  Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MBiotech Program Office (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in person in Summer 2024)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: July 12th - August 28 th, 2024

Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)

Minimum Qualifications: Relevant recent research experience (MSc or Ph.D. level) and understanding of advanced molecular and cell biology, structural biology, and pharmacology. Knowledge of high-throughput screening methodologies and early implementation in the industry is also advantageous.

Description of Duties:  All regular duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a university credit course, including:

Coordinating student team presentations, meeting with each student team to guide/advise them on their presentations as needed, and holding office hours as required.

Marking/evaluating the BTC1710H student presentations and final examination; recording student attendance; registering and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course-related matters.

Application Procedure:

  • Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website .
  • Submit the completed application form and your CV to [email protected], MBiotech, UTM.  Include: ‘BTC1710H SL Application’ in the subject line.

    • Closing Date: April 5th, 2024 - 11:59PM EDT
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    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.


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