SESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – 2017 Winter

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH – UNIT #3

Posted on: November 21, 2016

Applications due: December 2, 2016

The following courses may require Sessional Instructional Assistants - CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

Effective January 1, 2017 the minimum hourly rate is $43.43/ hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Course descriptions and class schedules can be found at

Courses begin January 2, 2017 with a final exam period April 5-22, 2017.

To apply for a Sessional Instructional position you must fill out an application form, provide a current C.V. (or résumé) and return the documents by the deadline date of December 2, 2016 to Irene Wandili ( ), Department of Biological Sciences (Room SW421D), University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, MlC lA4. Application forms can be obtained from

Course Number & Title / Est
course e enrol / Est #
of Positions / Size of Appoint-ment (Hours per position) / Dates of Appointment / Qualifications / Duties
BIO B11H3S
Molecular Aspect of Cellular & Genetic Processes
C. Riggs / 500 / 1 / 70 hours / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in cell biology and genetics required. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, conducting tutorials, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIO B12H3S
Cell & Molecular
Biology Lab
D. Bawa / 144 / 1 / 140 hours / WINTER 2017
(1 January –
30 April ) / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Previous lab experience in cell biology and molecular biology required. Must be BioSafety Certified (proof required) or be willing to undergo BioSafety training prior to taking up the position. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, setting up and demonstrating laboratories, marking lab reports, and invigilating exams. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIO C17H3S
Microbiology
M. Terebiznik / 192 / 4 / 70 hours each / WINTER 2017
(1 January –
30 April ) / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background and previous lab experience in microbiology required. Must be BioSafety Certified (proof required) or be willing to undergo BioSafety training prior to taking up the position. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, setting up and demonstrating laboratories, marking lab reports, coordinating labs and invigilating exams. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course.
BIO C23H3S
Practical Biochemistry
R. Zhao / 120 / 3 / 140 hours each / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background and previous experience in biochemistry required. Must be BioSafety Certified (proof required) or be willing to undergo BioSafety training prior to taking up the position. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, setting up and demonstrating laboratories, marking lab reports, and invigilating exams. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIO C31H3S
Molecular Aspects of Plant Development
S. Gazzarrini / 50 / 1 / 50 hours / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in plant development required. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, running tutorial, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIO C33H3S
Human Physiology II: Lecture & Laboratory
S. Reid / 144 / 2 / 70 hours each / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in mammalian physiology required. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, setting up and demonstrating labs, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIO C34H3S
Human Physiology II: Lecture
S. Reid / 65 / 1 / 70 hours / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in mammalian physiology required. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIOD17H3S
Seminars in Cellular Microbiology
M. Terebiznik / 40 / 1 / 70 hours / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in Cell Biology and microbiology required. Seminar course which requires high familiarity with scientific literature and laboratory experience in the area. / Duties for the position may vary and include: preparation for classes, contact hours, lead seminar discussions, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course
BIOD30H3S
Plant Research & Biotechnology: Addressing Global Problems
C. Hasenkampf / 25 / 1 / 35 hours / Winter 2017 / Includes: ability, academic qualifications, suitability for the position and appropriate background in the subject/specialty. Strong background in cell and molecular biology techniques and solid general knowledge of plant biology. TA should be very comfortable reading the primary literature,
especially for analyzing data. / Duties for the position may vary and include: contact hours, analyzing data, invigilating and marking. Specific duties are defined in the Description of Duties and Allocation of Hours form by the instructor in charge of the course