Job Description

Sessional Lecturer, Risk Assessment & Regulatory Toxicology, TOX 321(02)
The Toxicology Centre invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following course during the 2025-2026 Regular Winter session.
Course Number, Section, and Name: TOX 321.3 (02), Regulatory Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Term and Course Dates: Winter Session (Casual Hours up to 80 hours total from January 1 to March 31, 2025)
CRN: 20250
Delivery Mode: This course will be delivered as a lecture in person
Course Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:30 am - 12:20 pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 30
Qualifications: Minimum of a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Toxicology/Biological Sciences and teaching experience.
Course Description:
An introduction to basic concepts of human health and ecological risk assessment, and an overview of Canadian and international regulatory requirements for the registration of new products, focussing on safety assessment of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Environmental regulations for natural resource industries, and general principles of occupational health and industrial hygiene will also be covered. This course is team taught and this sessional position would teach the pharmaceutical registration process (including drug safety assessment and associated regulations) and the human health risk assessment portions of the course.
Application Process:
Complete the and email the completed form, along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable), to
If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.
Department: Toxicology Centre
Status: Term
Employment Group: Out of Scope Sessional Lecturer
Academic Calendar:
Stipend:
Posted Date: 11/5/2025
Closing Date: 11/18/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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