Sessional Lecturer - HMBHF - Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technology

Sessional Lecturer - HMB
306H1F - Ethical Considerations in Emerging Technology

Date Posted: 02/23/2026

Req : 46888

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Human Biology

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course

Description:

Advancing technology increases our ability to intervene in the course of natural events involving human health and well being. Questions arise as whether we ought to and who will benefit or be harmed. This course considers the far-reaching bioethical implications of emerging bio‑technology. Topics to be explored include but are not limited to ethical considerations in emerging reproductive technologies, genetic alteration/genetic enhancement, use of life support technologies, synthetic life, life extension.

Estimated course enrolment: 50 students

Estimated TA Support: not provided

Class schedule: Lectures on Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 11am (in‑person)

Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer 1: $9,820.70.
• Sessional Lecturer 1 (Long-Term): $10,510.04.
• Sessional Lecturer 2: $10,510.04.
• Sessional Lecturer 2 (Long-Term): $10,760.28.
• Sessional Lecturer 3: $10,760.28.
• Sessional Lecturer 3 (Long-Term): $11,030.36.

All inclusive of 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.

Minimum qualifications: Candidates should have a completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) with current scholarly contributions to the field of bioethics and experience in undergraduate teaching.

• Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme;
• Teaching weekly lectures and tutorials;
• Marking assignments and exams;
• Providing office hours for academic counselling of students;
• Setting and marking assignments/exams;
• Providing course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors.

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:

Applications should be submitted by March 16, 2026 and sent to:
Director, Human Biology Program, Email:

Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Please submit all the documents (except Unit 3 application form) as one pdf file, named as "SL   Name".

Only applications sent by email to  will be considered; other submission methods will not be reviewed.

Closing Date: 03/16/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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