Job Description

Course number and title: PAP113H - Physiology for the Physician Assistant Program

Course description: This is a required introductory physiology course for students in the functioning of the human body that is intended for Physician Assistant Program students as part of their required curriculum. The course is comprised of weekly on-line lectures and an active learning component consisting of laboratory simulations (which students have purchased with the textbook).

Estimated course enrolment: 30

TA support: none

Class schedule: During the scheduled Arts and Science fall term (Sep-Dec), with weekly on-line lectures and an active learning component consisting of laboratory simulations (which students have purchased with the textbook). Schedule for online lectures and active learning TBD.

Sessional dates of appointment: 01/09/2023 to 31/12/2023

Salary: $4,180.80 (80 hours @ 52.26/hour, inclusive of vacation pay)

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: A PhD in physiology is required.

Preferred qualifications: The candidate will possess a strong background in physiology, with an awareness of course objectives and basic physiology to the satisfaction of the course director.

Description of duties:

The incumbent will keep virtual office hours and monitor postings on the course discussion board.

All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at http://forms.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/#recruitment no later than August 18, 2023 to:

Paula Smellie

Business Manager, Department of Physiology

paula.smellie@utoronto.ca

If you have trouble accessing the application form, please contact paula.smellie@utoronto.ca and a copy of the form will be emailed to you.

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.

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