Sessional Lecturer - MSCGPD Career Course: Skills Science Communication

Position: Sessional Lecturer - MSC1126H GPD Career Course: Skills for Science Communication
Sessional Lecturer - MSC
1126H GPD Career Course:
Skills for Science Communication
Date Posted:  05/14/2026

Req :  48150

Faculty/Division:  Faculty of Medicine

Department:  Inst of Medical Science

Campus:  St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:  Yes

Description
MSC
1126H F (0.25 FCE) GPD Career Course:
Skills for Science Communication

GPD Career Course:
Skills for Science Communication will help students become better communicators (of their research) and to explore careers in Science Communication. Students will gain a better understanding of how to communicate science effectively to diverse audiences, in diverse mediums and have opportunities to practice these skills through class participation and assignments. The course will build a foundational understanding of the skills needed to be an effective communicator of science and to succeed in a science communication‑related career and how to position these skills in applying for jobs.

Students will not only hone their own science communication skills in class, they will produce a piece of high‑quality work that can be added to their portfolio when having to substantiate their communications skills in job applications.

Class Schedule
September 21, 2026 to November 30, 2026 from 10 am – 12 pm

Sessional Dates of Appointment
September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

Salary
In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement:
Effective September 1, 2026

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree in biomedical science or a related discipline and have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in science communications (preferably in an academic setting). Applicants must also have experience developing curriculum and demonstrated effective teaching in a college or university setting. Prior experience teaching biomedical graduate students is an asset.

Duties

Preparation and delivery of course content

Development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams

Calculation and submission of grades

Holding regular office hours

Closing Date
06/09/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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