Sessional Lecturer - CHMA11H3 - Scarborough

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Sessional Lecturer - CHMA11H3

Date Posted: 02/20/2026

Req ID: 46998


Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough


Department:

UTSC:
Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)


Existing Vacancy:
Yes

Description

Course number and title:
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms

Course description:

This course quantitatively examines reactions and equilibria in chemical systems with an emphasis on their thermodynamic properties and chemical kinetics.

The course begins with a close examination of solutions followed by dynamic chemical equilibrium. This leads directly to acid/base and solubility equilibria and thermochemistry, including calorimetry.

The course concludes with thermodynamics, kinetics and electrochemistry with a strong emphasis on the how these are connected to Gibbs Free Energy.

This course includes a three hour laboratory every other week.

Estimated course enrolment: 384

Number of Hours: 0.75 FTE


Sessional dates of appointment:
Specific duties will occur between July 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026.

Salary:

Starting September 1, 2025 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term; $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term; $10,760.23 Sessional Lecturer III; and $11,030.34 for a Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term.

Minimum qualifications:
Ph.
D. in Chemistry or related field. Previous experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching similar or related courses at the university level. Previous experience teaching both lectures and managing labs.

Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated experience in supporting junior undergraduate students in strengthening metacognitive skills and supporting a wide array of accessibility needs.

Description of duties:
The hired sessional instructor will manage the delivery of lectures and labs for this course.

Lecture-related duties include the preparation of lectures, in-person lecture delivery (4h/week), creation of and grading of term tests and final exams, marks management, holding regularly scheduled weekly office hours, and management of the Quercus course page.

Lab-related duties include distributing supporting materials to the lab TAs, overseeing the delivery of the last five weeks of experiments in the course, and overseeing the lab TAs' grading and marks management.

Lecture Schedule:
Tuesdays 9 AM -11 AM and Thursdays 9 AM - 11 AM.

We can't make adjustments to the lecture schedule so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Application Procedures:
Please complete the online application via the following url:

AND attach the following documentation:
an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address); sample course outline/material; teaching evaluations; references.

A link is also available on our departmental website, in the employment section via the following url:

Closing Date: 03/12/2026, 11:59PM EDT

**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.

Diversity Statement

The 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

Accessibility Statement

The 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

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