Sessional lecturer-FSCH- Missing Persons DVI and Unidentified Human Remains

Date Posted: 06/12/2026
Req : 47023
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Anthropology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

POSTING ONLY. FOLLOWING APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Course

Description:

The goal of this course is to gain a basic understanding of the case management involved in missing persons, disaster victim identification, and unidentified human remains cases. Topics covered will include the interdisciplinary interactions between anthropology, odontology, fingerprinting and forensic genetics in the identification and databasing of both missing persons and recovered unidentified human remains. [36L]

Session: January 1, 2027-April 30, 2027

Lectures:Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (In-person)

Practicals/Tutorials: None

Estimated Course Enrolment: 50

Estimated TA Support: Up to 85 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary:

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.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will have a PhD (completed) in Forensic Anthropology or Forensic Biology (or closely related field). Previous experience conducting forensic casework is essential; extensive knowledge and 5+ years of experience in Canadian-based death investigations; and demonstrated excellence in course subject matter are required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates who are either active or retired forensic investigators who are specialized in forensic missing persons investigations. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, mastery of subject area, forensic science background, scientific research, and field experience. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.)

is preferred.

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours.

The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

Application instructions:

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.

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

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ 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.