Sessional Lecturer - PHYHF - Magic of Physics

Course number and title

Sessional Lecturer – PHY
100H1F – The Magic of Physics

This course provides a survey of Physics, including both Classical and Modern Physics. It is designed for non-scientists, and assumes no background in either science or mathematics. The approach to the course is broad rather than deep. We will concentrate on the concepts underlying such fascinating topics as planetary motion, chaos, the nature of light, time travel, black holes, matter waves, Schrodinger's cat, quarks, and climate change.

We will uncover the wonders of the classical and the quantum worlds courtesy of Galileo, Newton, Maxwell, Einstein, Heisenberg and many others.

Number of Positions: 1

196 students

TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

• Lectures:
  Thursday 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Tutorials:
  Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm / Wednesday 3:00pm-4:00pm / Thursday 3:00pm-4:00pm (Please note the tutorials will be led by the Teaching Assistants)

September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,669.22
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,228.90

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.

• PhD in Physics required
• Previous experience in teaching physics at the University level required

• Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course to non-science students

• Coordination of an undergraduate course
• Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
• Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
• Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades
• Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students

All applications must be submitted via email as one combined PDF to p (Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics) by the posted deadline. The PDF must include:

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available)
• Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Form

Applications submitted through any method other than email will not be reviewed or processed.

07/17/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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