Sessional Instructor - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Date Posted: April 26th, 2024

    Closing Date: May 5th, :59 PM EST
    Req ID: 37120
    Faculty/Division: School of Graduate Studies
    Department: Master of Biotechnology Program
    Campus: UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

    BTC 1720H: Biomaterials and Protein Chemistry Lab (0.5 credits)

    This course is designed to expose students to biochemistry materials chemistry and biotechnology. Biopolymers, peptides, proteins, and oligonucleotides are introduced along with examples of their applications in biotechnology, within the therapeutic and industrial realms. Analytical techniques will also be emphasized both in the lab and the classroom. This will be an intensive 4-5 week course. (Estimated)

    Course Enrolment
    Projected: 42 Maximum: 42

    (Estimated) Number of Positions: 3

    (Estimated)Size of Appointment(Hours): 3 x 120hrs each

    Dates of Appointments:

    Labs: July 12 -August 9, 2024

    Monday – Friday
    8:30AM - 4:30PM

    Qualifications:

    Advanced degree in molecular biology, biochemistry (or suitable combination of experience and education); experience with elementary laboratory techniques, including plasmid DNA isolation, cloning, heterologous expression in E. coli and/or P. pastoris, protein purification, SDS PAGE, Western blotting, etc.
    PhD in Chemistry or Life Sciences an advantage.

    Duties:

    Supervising student teams groups of 3-4 students each) during research projects; demonstrating and/or assisting with laboratory techniques; day-to-day routine supervision of laboratory activities; reviewing and contributing to experimental protocols as necessary; and assisting with overall implementation of the course, as required by the instructor.

    Rate of Pay:

    $52.26/hour as per CUPE Unit 3 Collective Agreement

    To Apply:

    Submit the completed application form, together with your CV to: , MBiotech Program, KN2260, UTM. Include 'BTC1720H TA Application' in the subject line.

    Closing Date: May 5th, :59 PM EST

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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.