Sessional Lecturer - PHYHPracticals - Introduction to Physics II

Job Details

Date Posted: 03/04/2026
Req : 47172
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY
132H1S Practicals – Introduction to Physics II

Course description: The second university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include: electricity, magnetism, light, optics, special relativity.

Number of Positions: 1

Estimated course enrolment: 196 students

Estimated TA support: TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment)

Practicals schedule: Monday and Wednesday 3:00pm-5:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm

Lectures schedule: Monday 1:00pm-3:00pm;
Wednesday 1:00pm-3:00pm;
Friday 1:00pm-3:00pm

The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

Salary

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,030.36

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required
• Previous experience in teaching introductory laboratory physics at the University level required

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course

• The preparation and delivery of course content (practicals)
• Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
• The Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals meets regularly with the TAs ensuring the labs are run smoothly. The material is the same as what is being taught in lectures, but during Practicals, time is spent in discussion, problem-solving, hands‑on activities and team‑work. Work done in the Practicals counts toward the students’ mark in the course. TAs have 3 hours of training at the beginning of the course and two 1‑hour TA meetings every week, supervised by the Sessional Lecturer of the Practicals.
• Working in collaboration with the teaching team throughout the semester to make sure the labs and course content are delivered smoothly; submission of final Practicals grades.

All applications must be submitted via email as one combined PDF to: p (Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics) by the posted deadline. The PDF must include:

• Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available)
• Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Form

Applications submitted through any method other than email will not be reviewed or processed.

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.

Closing Date: 03/25/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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