Sessional Lecturer -BIO368H5S Medicinal Plants and Human Health

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College

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University of Toronto - Woodsworth College is hiring a mid-level Sessional Lecturer -BIO368H5S Medicinal Plants and Human Health. This is a full-time role in CA. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Sessional Lecturer -BIO368H5S Medicinal Plants and Human Health

Date Posted: 07/10/2026

Req ID: 48128

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Biology

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field. The decision on hiring will be based on previous teaching experience in this course or other similar courses, academic qualifications, ability, and suitability for the position.

Duties

Normal duties associated with teaching a university course, including preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades, contact with students by regular office hours. Completion of all grades (may include make-up exams). This course will have in person lectures and practical sessions, and the position will include supervision of the day-to-day work of any Sessional Instructional Assistants or Teaching Assistants assigned to the course.

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Salary

In accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement:

$9,997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I

$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term

$10,699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II

$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term

$10,953.96 for Sessional Lecturer Ill

$11,228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term

Stipend rates are inclusive of vacation pay. 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.

How To Apply

Applicants must apply by clicking this link https://cupeha.utm.utoronto.ca/dept/umbio/app/sl. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be considered.

Only offers of employment through the normal contracting process that originate from the administrative offices of the Department of Biology are valid; all other offers made are void. It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment, and that unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.

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. Teaching excellence is a crucial component of the academic mission of the University. Applicants for positions shall be selected in furtherance of that goal.

Course Schedule

The course schedule can be found here: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/

Diversity Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity seeking groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

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.

The University of Toronto invites all qualified applicants to make an application.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca or Department Manager, Stephanie Melo stephanie.melo@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 07/27/2026, 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.

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

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 http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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