Sessional Lecturer CHM427H1 Statistical Mechanics

Date Posted: 09/18/2026
Req ID: 50256
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Title and Code: CHM427H1 Statistical Mechanics

Course Description: Ensemble theory in statistical mechanics. Applications including imperfect gases and liquid theories. Introduction to non-equilibrium problems.

Estimated Enrolment: 20 students

Estimated TA Support: N/A

In-Person class Schedule: Thursdays (4:00 6:00 pm)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1 2027 to April 30 2027

Salary: (0.50 FCE)
$9997.48for Sessional Lecturer I;

$10699.22for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term;

$10699.22for Sessional Lecturer II;

$10953.96for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term;

$10953.96for 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience lecturing and/or teaching in statistical mechanics and/or related chemistry discipline at the university level.

Description of Duties: The Department of Chemistry requires a sessional lecturer to deliver in-person lectures in CHM427H1S during the 2027 Winter session. The successful applicant will be responsible for effectively delivering the course including all of the attendant organizational issues of lecture preparation and delivery setting invigilating and marking of tests and exams calculating and reporting final course marks record-keeping 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:

Closing Date:10/13/2026 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.