Date Posted: 06/21/2025 Req ID: 43647 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: Forensic Science (UTM: Anthropology) Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Description: FSC311H5F : Forensic Chemistry Course Description: This course focuses on the analysis of physical evidence based on the principles of analytical chemistry. Students will gain knowledge in the theory and operation of forensically relevant chemical and instrumental techniques used for the analysis of evidentiary items, including drug/alcohol analysis, gunshot residue, explosives, paint analysis, etc. Students will also develop skills relating to the interpretation, limitation, and implications of analytical results in a forensic context. (36L/36P) Session: September 1, 2025 : December 31, 2025 Lecture: Thursdays 6:00 PM : 9:00 PM (In:person) Practicals/Tutorials: Tuesdays 10:00 am:1:00 pm, and 2:00:5:00 pm Estimated Course Enrolment: 32 Estimated TA support: 140 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals) Salary : stylemargin:top:0.0in;margin:bottom:0.0in typedisc: : 9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I : 10, for Sessional Lecturer I : Long Term : 10, for Sessional Lecturer II : 10, for Sessional Lecturer III 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. This course may be co:taught, in which case the salary amounts shown above will be divided according to the teaching load of each co:instructor (e.g.: 0.25 FCE each). Qualifications: A PhD (completed) in Chemistry or closely related field, or at minimum an Honours Bachelor of Science with 5+ years' experience working as a forensic chemist or forensic toxicologist. Extensive experience in the field of Forensic Chemistry or equivalent; and experience teaching chemistry courses. We are seeking candidates with teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area. Please note: If co:teaching, both instructors must meet the minimum qualifications. Please note: If co:teaching, both instructors must meet the minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate(s) will have a forensic science background, scientific research, and casework experience. Experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law is highly desirable. We are seeking candidates with teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas:based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred. Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams, as well as practicals; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students' work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. 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. Application instructions: : Apply online through the Sessional Lecturer Unit 3 Application on the Forensic Science Program website : to Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at by 11:59pm on July 21, 2025. Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email. Applicants not able online should contact Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at (905) 828 or by email at: . Closing Date:07/21/2025, 11:59PM EDT ** This