Fall 2026 Sessional Lecturer: LMP330H1 - Genetic & Comp Modeling in Human Dev & Disease (0.167FCE)

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University of Toronto is seeking a Fall 2026 Sessional Lecturer for LMP330H1 Genetic & Computational Modeling in Human Development and Disease (0.167 FCE), on campus at St George from September 1 to December 31, with Tuesday classes 9 am to 11 am and a 11 am to 12 pm tutorial, teaching about 30 students and supported by one TA (70 hours). Minimum qualifications include a PhD student in computer science or a health science discipline with a strong machine learning background and excellent Python programming; preferred is extensive ML work in biomedical research. Duties cover three weekly two-hour sessions, exam questions, and moderating a student debate. Apply via the form linked in the posting by Aug 17, 11:59 PM EDT; this is a CUPE 3902 Unit 3 posting, and applications submitted via the Apply Now button will not be considered. Highlight teaching experience, alignment to course topics, and your fall availability, and be mindful of the collective agreement pay scales.

Date Posted: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 08/17/2026, 11:59PM EDT
Req ID: 49618
Job Category: Sessional Instruction
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Dept of Lab. Medicine & Pathobiology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Enrolment is limited to students in the Pathobiology specialist program in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.

This course introduces the use and impact of genetic model systems and organisms in exploring aspects of human reproduction, development, aging and disease.

We will highlight ethical issues in animal research, genetic manipulation, and disease modeling.

This course also introduces the bioinformatics concepts and methods used in biological data analysis.

Estimated course enrollment:  ~ 30 students 
 

Estimated TA support: 1 TA (70 hours)

Class schedule:  Tuesday 9am-11am (class) and Tuesday 11am-12pm (tutorial)  

Sessional dates of appointment:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary (0.167FCE):  

Sessional Lecturer I - $3,339.16
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $3,573.54
Sessional Lecturer II -  $3,573.54
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $3,658.62
Sessional Lecturer III - $3,658.62
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $3,750.45
 

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

Minimum qualifications:  PhD student in computer science or in a health science discipline with a strong background in machine learning and its application in biomedical research. Excellent programming skills in Python are required.

Preferred qualifications:  Extensive research experience with applying ML in biomedical research is preferred.

Description of duties:  Teaching three weekly two-hour classes on topics introducing computational methods and machine learning to undergraduate students.  The duties will also creating examination assignments and examination questions covering the material presented to students, as well as reviewing a debate among students. Duties of this position shall be performed at the St. George campus.  

Application instructions:  Please submit application using the following form: Fall 2026 Sessional Lecturer: LMP330H1: Genetic and Computational Modeling in Human Development and Disease (0.167 FCE)

CAUTION: This ad is “posted only” to the U of T CUPE 3902 Unit 3 job board. Please see the informationdirectly above for the application instructions; applications submitted via the "Apply Now" button on this page will NOT be considered for this position.

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.