Sessional Lecturer - ANA420H1-Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche
About the role
Sessional Lecturer - ANA420H1-Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche
Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Continuously-Posted Notice
Filling Sessional Lecturer Positions
Under the CUPE3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement
HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
The Division of Anatomy in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine may hire Sessional Lecturers to deliver some of the courses offered to undergraduate and professional programs. Specific courses will be posted on the Divisional website at: https://surgery.utoronto.ca/division-anatomy. To be considered for a position, the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (Unit-3-Application-Form - May 2024 - Fillable.pdf) and curriculum vitae must be submitted to:
Cindi Morshead, PhD
Professor and Chair, Division of Anatomy
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle – Room 2372
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1A8
E-mail: anatomy.chair@utoronto.ca
N.B. All applicants must have a valid e-mail address on their application.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in July for Winter or Fall courses; August for Spring courses; and in March for Summer courses. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.
Applications will be retained for thirty-six(36) months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for specific positions for the subsequent thirty-six(36) months.
This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Sessional Lecturers
2025-2026
The following jobs are posted in accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and post-doctoral 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._
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.
Effective Date: July 14, 2025
Closing Date: August 4, 2025
Applicants should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at Unit-3-Application-Form - May 2024 - Fillable.pdf along with teaching evaluations if available, a current C.V., and the names and contact information for 3 references to:
Cindi Morshead, PhD
Professor and Chair, Division of Anatomy
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle – Room 2372
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1A8
anatomy.chair@utoronto.ca
Applications and CVs must be submitted via e-mail .
All applicants must include a valid e-mail address on their application.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
| | | | --- | --- | | Course #: | ANA420H1 | | Title: | Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche | | Schedule: | Wednesday 10am-12pm<br>Friday 10m-12pm | | Description: | ANA420 is an upper level course designed to introduce the anatomy and histology of adult stem cell niches. An understanding of the relationship between adult stem cells and organ function will be explored. The course will incorporate basic histology to facilitate an understanding of stem cell biology. | | Estimated Course Enrolment: | 30 students | | Estimated TA Support: | 1 | | Sessional date of Appointment: | January 1, 2026-May 1, 2026 | | Salary: | Sessional Lecturers I - $9,997.48<br> Sessional Lecturers I ( Long Term) - $10,699.22<br> Sessional Lecturers II - $10,699.22<br> Sessional Lecturers III - $10,953.96<br>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. | | Qualification: | - PhD in stem cell biology or related field<br>- Knowledge of anatomy and histology<br>- Teaching experience at the university level required<br>- Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area is preferred.<br>- Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence in online format is an asset.<br>- Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly preferred. | | Duties: | Preparation and in person delivery of course material (lectures, labs and tutorials); preparation and delivery of tests, final examinations; supervision of teaching assistants; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours. |
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 http://uoft.me/UP.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
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Sessional Lecturer - ANA420H1-Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche
About the role
Sessional Lecturer - ANA420H1-Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche
Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery
Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Continuously-Posted Notice
Filling Sessional Lecturer Positions
Under the CUPE3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement
HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
The Division of Anatomy in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine may hire Sessional Lecturers to deliver some of the courses offered to undergraduate and professional programs. Specific courses will be posted on the Divisional website at: https://surgery.utoronto.ca/division-anatomy. To be considered for a position, the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (Unit-3-Application-Form - May 2024 - Fillable.pdf) and curriculum vitae must be submitted to:
Cindi Morshead, PhD
Professor and Chair, Division of Anatomy
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle – Room 2372
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1A8
E-mail: anatomy.chair@utoronto.ca
N.B. All applicants must have a valid e-mail address on their application.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Generally speaking, we expect to make decisions concerning courses in July for Winter or Fall courses; August for Spring courses; and in March for Summer courses. However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.
Applications will be retained for thirty-six(36) months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for specific positions for the subsequent thirty-six(36) months.
This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities. and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Sessional Lecturers
2025-2026
The following jobs are posted in accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and post-doctoral 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._
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.
Effective Date: July 14, 2025
Closing Date: August 4, 2025
Applicants should submit the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at Unit-3-Application-Form - May 2024 - Fillable.pdf along with teaching evaluations if available, a current C.V., and the names and contact information for 3 references to:
Cindi Morshead, PhD
Professor and Chair, Division of Anatomy
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle – Room 2372
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1A8
anatomy.chair@utoronto.ca
Applications and CVs must be submitted via e-mail .
All applicants must include a valid e-mail address on their application.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
| | | | --- | --- | | Course #: | ANA420H1 | | Title: | Anatomy of the Stem Cell Niche | | Schedule: | Wednesday 10am-12pm<br>Friday 10m-12pm | | Description: | ANA420 is an upper level course designed to introduce the anatomy and histology of adult stem cell niches. An understanding of the relationship between adult stem cells and organ function will be explored. The course will incorporate basic histology to facilitate an understanding of stem cell biology. | | Estimated Course Enrolment: | 30 students | | Estimated TA Support: | 1 | | Sessional date of Appointment: | January 1, 2026-May 1, 2026 | | Salary: | Sessional Lecturers I - $9,997.48<br> Sessional Lecturers I ( Long Term) - $10,699.22<br> Sessional Lecturers II - $10,699.22<br> Sessional Lecturers III - $10,953.96<br>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. | | Qualification: | - PhD in stem cell biology or related field<br>- Knowledge of anatomy and histology<br>- Teaching experience at the university level required<br>- Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area is preferred.<br>- Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence in online format is an asset.<br>- Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly preferred. | | Duties: | Preparation and in person delivery of course material (lectures, labs and tutorials); preparation and delivery of tests, final examinations; supervision of teaching assistants; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours. |
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 http://uoft.me/UP.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Job Segment:
Cell Biology, Cytology, Scientific, Lab Technician, Equity, Science, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance
About University of Toronto
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s top university with a long history of challenging the impossible and transforming society through the ingenuity and resolve of our faculty, students, alumni, and supporters.
We are proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, bringing together top minds from every conceivable background and discipline to collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. As a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and progress, we prepare our students for success through an outstanding global education and commitment to inclusive excellence.
The ideas, innovations, and actions of more than 660,000 graduates advance U of T’s impact on communities across the globe.