CHMH• Introductory Organic Chemistry

Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Req : 50345
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Chem/Phys. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Title : CHM
242H5 Introductory Organic Chemistry I

Course Description :
Fundamentals of organic chemistry emphasizing reactions of alkanes and alkenes. The first half of a two-course sequence (with CHM
243H5) required in the Chemistry major and specialist programs.

Number of Positions (est) : 1

TA Support (est) : TA support provided for practical and tutorial sections and marking.

Delivery Method :
In-person synchronous.

Class schedule :
For the most up-to-date course timetable and delivery methods, please visit UTM timetable planner:  .

Dates of appointment : 06 January 2027 to 30 April 2027.

Salary :
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.47, including vacation pay. 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 :
Ph.D. in relevant area of Chemistry. Currency and mastery of subject area required as demonstrated by high-quality recent research experience (within the past four years), past teaching experience, and excellence in teaching a similar course. Applicants should demonstrate teaching excellence by providing documentation in the form of student surveys, letters, or other appropriate pieces of evidence. Excellent candidates otherwise considered to be equivalently qualified may be asked to present a sample lecture on a topic from the course, and performance in such a lecture will be considered important in the final assessment.

Description of Duties :
All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content, development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations, calculations and submission of grades, provide direction and supervision of TA's, and holding regular office hours.

Final date to receive applications : 1 October 2026.

Closing Date:10/01/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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