Job Description

Sessional Instructional Assistant

FSC302H5S-Advanced Forensic Identification

The following Sessional Instructional Assistant position in the Forensic Science Program, Department of Anthropology at UTM is open for applications for the 2022-23 Fall/Winter academic session.

RATE OF PAY: Effective September 1, 2020 the minimum hourly rate shall be: $46.92

COURSE: FSC302H5S - Advanced Forensic Identification

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Continuing from FSC300H5, this course focuses on advanced crime scene examination and the use of evidence detection techniques. Topics include: advanced fingerprint development techniques, footwear collection and identification, analysis report writing, bloodstain pattern interpretation and crime scene plan drawing. Additional topics discuss biometrics, examiner bias, the expert witness, crime scene examination protocols and courtroom testimony. [24L, 24P]

COURSE ENRLLMENT: 60

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SIZE OFAPPOINTMENT: 70 hours (total number of assigned hours for all positions is dependent on course enrolment).

APPOINTMENT DATES: January 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023 (UTM Classes begin January 9, 2023)

LECTURES: Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (in-person)

PRACTICALS: Fridays 9:00-11:00 AM, 12:00-2:00 PM
& 3:00-5:00 PM (3 sections total - in-person)

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful applicant will have a BSc degree (completed) in Forensic Science (or related field). Previous TA experience in a "Forensic Science" course is highly preferred. Successful applicants 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. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

DUTIES

Assignment and test preparation; Invigilate all tests/exams; Respond to student enquiries/office hours; Attend Practical section as assigned; Attend lectures and generate possible test questions, Supervise and co-ordinate the TAs (Markers) marking meetings/grading; Prepare and deliver training to course TA's. Mark assignments/tests/exams; invigilate all tests/exams; attend TA marking meetings.

TO APPLY: Interested individuals must apply directly to the Forensic Science Program, by 11:59pm on November 7, 2022: * 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

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .