Sessional Instructional Assistant - PSL; Transcriptomics

Overview

Sessional Instructional Assistant - PSL
350 (Transcriptomics) – The Department of Physiology, University of Toronto (St. George campus) is recruiting a Sessional Instructional Assistant to facilitate a small group topic activity (on transcriptomics) in PSL
350H (Mammalian Molecular Biology) during the 2026 Winter Session. The small group topic activity will run from March 24 to April 2.

Course Number and Title
: PSL
350H1S – Mammalian Molecular Biology

Course Description
:
Extend molecular biology concepts to current scientific literature in mammalian physiology. Apply these principles to disease and complex behaviours. Discuss bioethical issues raised by these techniques and their application. Benefit from three weeks in small group seminars led by research professors focusing on current advances in mammalian molecular biology.

Estimated Course Enrolment
: 140

Estimated TA Support
: 3-5

Sessional Dates of Appointment
:
March 24 to April 2

Class Schedule
:
During the scheduled Arts and Science winter term, with classes Tuesdays 10-12 a.m. and Thursdays 3-5 p.m.

Salary
:
In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay will be $786.92 (14.5 hours @ $54.27/hr).

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 physiology or related discipline and prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology research.

Preferred Qualifications
:
Prior experience in molecular physiology and pathophysiology teaching, as well as in facilitating active learning.

Positions Available
: 1

Description of Duties
:
Facilitate a small group topic activity on transcriptomics (March 24 – April
2), which includes (i) a seminar that does not overlap with class lectures, (ii) marking student lay summaries/critiques and (iii) assessing student presentations.

Interested candidates should submit an application form (available here: ), a letter of interest and current CV to:

Alexander Hoy
Teaching Support Coordinator, Department of Physiology
physiology

Closing Date
:
February 20, 2026

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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. If rates vary from those stated, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail. 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. Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than Unit 3 and should not apply for Unit 3 postings.

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