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Sessional Lecturer - PHY152H1S Practicals - Foundations of Physics II
Date Posted: 06/17/2025
Req ID: 43611
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description
Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY152H1S Practicals – Foundations of Physics II
Course description: The concept of fields will be introduced and discussed in the context of gravity and electricity. Topics include rotational motion, oscillations, waves, electricity and magnetism.
Number of Positions: 1
Estimated course enrolment: 400 students
Estimated TA support: TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)
Class Schedule
Practicals: Monday 2:00pm-5:00pm; Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm; Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm; Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm-5:00pm; Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm; Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm; Thursday 12:00pm-3:00pm; Friday 9:00am-12:00pm; Friday 2:00pm-5:00pm
Lectures: Monday 1:00pm-2:00pm; Wednesday 1:00pm-2:00pm; Friday 1:00pm-2:00pm
The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Salary: Pay for half course, vacation pay included:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,510. 04
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,030.36
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications
* PhD in Physics required
* Previous experience in teaching introductory laboratory physics at the University level required
Preferred Qualifications
* Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course
Description Of Duties
* The preparation and delivery of course content (practicals)
* Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
* The Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals meets regularly with the TAs ensuring the labs are run smoothly. The material is the same as what is being taught in lectures, but during Practicals, time is spent in discussion, problem-solving, hands-on activities and team-work. Work done in the Practicals counts toward the students’ mark in the course. TAs have 3 hours of training at the beginning of the course and two 1-hour TA meetings every week, supervised by the Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals.
* Working in collaboration with the teaching team throughout the semester to make sure the labs and course content are delivered smoothly; submission of final Practicals grades.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form as a combined pdf to the Undergraduate Coordinator (physics.ugprogram@utoronto.ca), Department of Physics, University of Toronto. All applicants must have a valid e-mail address. Only applications submitted via email by the posted deadline will be considered.
Closing Date: 07/10/2025, 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.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
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 http://uoft.me/UP.
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.
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