An introduction to the major areas of modern chemistry, including organic and biological chemistry; physical chemistry and chemical physics; and inorganic/materials chemistry. The first section of the course is an intensive study of the principles of structure and reactions of organic molecules, as well as an introduction to the importance of organic molecules in biological processes. The next section introduces methods of structure determination and the properties and uses of inorganic elements including novel materials and catalysts. Finally, the last section covers the physical-chemical principles that underlie molecular structure, reactivity and energy.

The laboratory provides an introduction to important chemical techniques as well as practical illustrations of lecture material. It consists of several experiments over the year and provides experience in physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemical reactions.

Estimated TA support: 300 TA hours

Estimated course enrolment: 120 students

Lab schedule: In-person: Mondays and Tuesdays in alternating weeks, 2:00-5:30 pm.
*Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, this course may be delivered in-person, remotely/online, or by a combination of delivery methods as determined by the Faculty or Department at a later date.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025 (0.25 FCE)

Salary:

$4,728.95 for Sessional Lecturer I

$4,965.40 for Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term

$5,060.88 for Sessional Lecturer II
$5,163.31 for Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term

$5,181.38 for Sessional Lecturer III

$5,285.01 for Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term

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: A PhD in inorganic chemistry or a closely related field is required.

Preferred qualifications: Experience coordinating introductory-level laboratories in inorganic chemistry and/or physical chemistry at the university level will be preferred.

Description of duties: The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to coordinate the in-person laboratory experiments in the areas of inorganic and physical chemistry in CHM151Y1 (Chemistry: The Molecular Science) for the Winter 2025 semester. Duties include the responsibility of effectively coordinating labs with all of the attendant organizational issues of laboratory preparation and delivery, supervision of laboratory demonstrators, management and reporting of student laboratory marks, and holding office hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Please ensure you are using the correct application form.

Please submit applications to:
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies
Department of Chemistry
80 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6
e-mail: chem.undergrad@utoronto.ca

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 the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated I 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.

This notice is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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