Sessional Lecturer - PHYAH

Position Overview

Sessional Lecturer - PHYA
21H3

Date posted: 02/18/2026

Faculty/Division:
UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:

Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus:
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

Course number and title: PHYA
21H3 - Physics II for the Physical Sciences

Course description:
This second physics course is intended for students in physical and mathematical sciences programs. Topics include waves, electromagnetism and special relativity.

Estimated enrollment: 80

Number of

Hours:

1.0 FTE

Sessional dates of appointment:
Specific duties will occur between May 1, 2026 and August 31, 2026.

Salary:
Starting September 1, 2025, the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay:

• $9,820.70 for a Sessional Lecturer I
• $10,510.04 for a Sessional Lecturer I‑Long Term
• $10,510.4 for a Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,760.23 for an Sessional Lecturer II‑Long Term
• $10,760.23 for a Sessional Lecturer III
• $11,030.34 for a Sessional Lecturer III‑Long Term

• Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics completed or in the later stages of completion.
• Previous experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

• Preparation of lectures (3 h/week), creation of exams, term tests, assignments, and materials for practical sessions.
• Provision of assignments, tests, and exam solutions; exam marking; marks management; availability at regularly scheduled weekly office hours; and coordination of practical leaders.
• Design and structuring of weekly practical sessions that include the development of conceptual understanding, problem‑solving competencies, experimental and data analysis skills related to the course content.
• Training and providing supporting materials to the practical leaders, preparing them to facilitate each weekly session.
• Setting up and supporting practical leaders in the delivery of two pre‑designed experiment‑based practical sessions during the term.

Schedule:

Lectures: TU 10:00 – 12:00; TH 10:00 – 11:00

Please complete the online application via the following URL:

Attach the following documentation: an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address); sample course outline/material; teaching evaluations; references.

A link is also available on our departmental website, in the employment section via the following URL:

Closing Date: 03/10/2026, 11:59 PM EDT

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 enrollment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

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.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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