Sessional Clinical Lecturer

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, invites applications for the position of Sessional Clinical Lecturer to teach in the required courses, PHM241: Microbiology of Infectious Diseases and a new course in Year 1, PHM100Y1: Foundations of Pharmacy Practice which is offered in the fall term of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The anticipated dates for this sessional position will run from June 2, 2025 to January 2026.

This course is designed for pharmacy students to develop a broad understanding of clinical microbiology as it relates to human infectious diseases. The students will become familiar with basic bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. The most common microorganisms responsible for human infections, from each category, will be presented in depth providing students with an understanding of natural habitat, pathogenesis of infection and laboratory diagnostics. This will be presented in a case-based format to enable students to link this knowledge with management of infection in subsequent courses. This course will provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with the processes of the clinical microbiology laboratory in order to better understand how organisms are identified in clinical practice to allow students to apply this information in subsequent infectious diseases management courses.

The second year required PHM241 course is 26 hours and primarily delivered via asynchronous recorded lectures. There is opportunity for development of innovative online teaching methods in enhance student learning. The new Foundations course will be delivered to first year students in a new curriculum and will be sequenced with other foundational basic science material with the current total contact hours estimated at 8-10 hours of asynchronous lectures. The expected enrollment for the course is 265.

Applicants should be certified as a clinical microbiologist by the Canadian College for Microbiology (CCM), or be enrolled in an accredited medical microbiology residency training program. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, currently practice in, and demonstrate a strong knowledge of the relevant topics, and possess excellent organization and communication skills. Experience in the development and delivery of courses, and large classroom teaching or course co-ordination is a strong asset.  

For specific questions about this position, please contact: Dr. Natalie Crown, Director, PharmD Program, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

Please submit your application to AcademicHR.phm@utoronto.ca. Applicants should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references. The deadline for applications is May 16, 2025; the position will remain open until filled.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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 AcademicHR.phm@utoronto.ca.

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