Sessional Lecturer - MMGY: Communication of Genetic Information

Sessional Lecturer – MMG
3004Y:
Communication of Genetic Information

Job Field: CUPE 3902 Unit 3
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Molecular Genetics
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto)
Job Posting: June 17, 2026
Job Closing: July 13, 2026, 11:59pm EST

This one-term graduate course is offered within the MHSc Medical Genomics program, and is restricted to students enrolled in that program. It teaches students the terminology and jargon relevant to genomic research to enable access to medical and scientific literature, and how to translate it for specific contexts and audiences. Students are also trained to effectively and bi-directionally translate clinical information into accessible language.

• Effective science communication
• Visual communication
• Writing of genetic test reports
• Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and communication
• Communication in a professional environment
• Journalism and entrepreneurship
• Artificial intelligence in genetic analysis and communication

Estimated TA support: 28 hours

Estimated enrollment: 22 students

Class schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Sessional dates: September 1, 2026 to December 15, 2026. Guest speaker coordination will take place in summer 2026.

$19,994.95 for Sessional Lecturer I; $21,398.43 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $21,398.43 for Sessional Lecturer II; $21,907.92 for Sessional Lecturer III (inclusive of vacation pay).

Rates stipulated in the collective agreement prevail if they differ from those stated.

• Acquainted with concepts in Medical Genetics, including variant interpretation.

• Experienced in science communication and communicating with lay audiences.

• Previous teaching experience desirable but not required.

The course is structured as a twice‑weekly, three‑hour lecture & activity session each Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. throughout the semester. Instructors will coordinate guest lectures, prepare content, answer student questions, and grade assignments. Time commitment: approximately 12 hours per week.

The course has been taught for 7 years. The successful applicant will work with the existing teaching materials, and will receive support from the previous instructor, program director, and a teaching assistant. Minimal modification of existing materials may be required.

This job 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 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

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