Job Description

EMERGENCY

Sessional Instructional Assistant

FSC271H5F-Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Science

RATE OF PAY: Effective September 1, 2023 the minimum hourly rate shall be:$52.26

COURSE: FSC271H5F-Ethics and Professionalism in Forensic Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course covers the importance of professionalism and ethical behaviour for Forensic Scientists. It looks at the role of the Forensic Scientist and the expert witness and the consequences when ethical guidelines are not followed.

COURSE ENRLLMENT:: 80

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SIZE OFAPPOINTMENT: 120 hours (total number of assigned hours for all positions is dependent on course enrolment).

APPOINTMENT DATES: September 1, 2023-December 31, 2023

LECTURES: Thursdays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

TUTORIALS: None

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful Subject Matter Expert SIA applicant will have a Masters degree (completed) in Forensic Science (or related field) and possess previous TA/SIA experience in a "Forensic Science" course. Successful applicants for all positions will have substantial science course background at the graduate level and background in Forensic Science; knowledge and familiarity of areas within the various Forensic Sciences fields/forensic ident/policing; scientific research and project management is required. Preference is given to candidates with previous research, forensic science background, teaching, marking and field experience, and those who have obtained their B.Sc. in Forensic Science at UTM and who work in research labs within the related forensic sub disciplines at UTM.

DUTIES

Prep and delivery of weekly 2-hour labs and all lab demonstratives; Group in-lab supervision; Assist with marking/grading assignments; Grade entry on Quercus; Oversee, schedule and organize mock trials to ensure smooth execution of trial exercise.

TO APPLY: Interested individuals must apply directly to the Forensic Science Program, by 11:59pm on August 21, 2023: * Via the webform:

• Forward your CV via e-mail to

, Program Manager, Forensic Science Program.

All of the above requirements are necessary to be considered.

Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

Note: As this is a "posting only" notice, the Department cannot access applications made through the main UofT Careers site for this position. Only applications received via the above two steps will be considered.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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