Sessional Lecturer CHM217H1Y Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

Date Posted: 02/02/2026
Req ID: 46768
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Title and Code: CHM217H1Y - Introdcution to Analytical Chemistry

Course Description: Introduction to the science of chemical measurement from sampling through analysis to the interpretation of results including how water food products pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements are analyzed for content quality and potential contaminants. Also how to interpret experimental measurements compare results and procedures and calibrate analytical instrumentation. Through closely integrated classes laboratories and tutorials this highly practical course introduces a variety of analytical techniques including volumetric methods potentiometry uv/visible and infrared spectrophotometry flame atomic absorption spectrometry and chromatography.

Estimated Enrolment: 40 students

Estimated TA Support: 240 TA hours

In-Person class Schedule: Tuesdays (9:00 am 1:00 pm)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: May 1 2026 to August 31 2026

Salary: (0.50 FCE)

$9997.48 for Sessional Lecturer I
$10699.22 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term
$10699.22 for Sessional Lecturer II
$10953.96 for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term
$10953.96 for Sessional Lecturer III
$11228.90 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term

Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in lecturing and/or coordinating laboratories in general chemistry and/or analytical chemistry at the university level is preferred.

Description of Duties: The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to teach in-person lectures CHM217H1Y during the summer 2026 semester. The successful applicant will be responsible for effectively delivering the course with all of the attendant organizational issues of lecture preparation and delivery supervising teaching assistants setting supervising and marking exams calculating and submitting final course marks course evaluations and holding office hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit by email a detailed letter of application an updated curriculum vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: Please ensure you are using the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form.

Please submit applications to:

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies Department of Chemistry
80 St. George Street Toronto Ontario M5S 3H6
e-mail:

If you require accommodation during the application and hiring process and/or throughout the duration of your appointment please contact

Closing Date:02/25/2026 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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.