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BIOD26H3F Fungal Biology and Pathogenesis Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 03/23/2026

Req ID: 49575

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Biological Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description: This is a lecture and tutorial based course designed to provide an overview of the fungal kingdom and the properties of major fungal pathogens that contribute to disease in animals (including humans) and plants. This course will address the mechanisms and clinical implications of fungal infections and host defence mechanisms. Topics include virulence factors and the treatment and diagnosis of infection.

Please ensure you apply at this link as applications are not seen on SuccessFactors: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl

Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates should be near completion of their Ph.D. Candidates should also have experience in teaching topics in fungal biology as described in the calendar description included in this posting.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience teaching Fungal Biology and Pathogenesis at UTSC is an asset.

Duties: Specific duties include designing and delivering lectures, guiding student discussions and assessing oral presentations, designing and marking writing assignments, design and delivery of data collection exercises, preparation of a final exam, marking/grading, office hours and miscellaneous clerical tasks.

Please note all course components and duties are performed on the UTSC campus in person. No changes to the course delivery mode are permitted.

There are no hybrid options in the Department of Biological Sciences at UTSC for lectures, tutorials, laboratories or exams.

Closing Date: 07/27/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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Please apply at the following link: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/bio/app/sl

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 enrolment. 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.

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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