Sessional Lecturer - MSC1119H (0.25 FCE) Epigenetics Applications in Human Health and Disease Date Posted: 05/14/2026 Req ID: 48145 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine Department: Inst of Medical Science Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: MSC1119H (0.25 FCE) Epigenetics Applications in Human Health and Disease This 6‑week modular course is designed to expose graduate students to the field of epigenetics, its applications in normal human development and to examine the different aspects of epigenetic alterations that could lead to disease. The course is designed to address the knowledge and skills gap in the emerging field of epigenetics. It will provide hands‑on tutorials to help graduate students understand how, where, when and why epigenetic marks are important and how to study them. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Salary (in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement): Effective September 1, 2026 Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum PhD degree in the sciences. Applicants must have practical knowledge of genetics and epigenetics, as well as work or research experience in genetics or epigenetics. Applicants should have teaching experience at the graduate level. Duties Preparation and delivery of course content. Development and marking of course assessments. Calculation and submission of grades. Holding a minimum regular office hours of 1 hour per week. Application Procedure Please email your CV and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form with “MSC1119H Fall 2026 Sessional Lecturer Application” in the subject line to Sobiga Vyravanathan at by June 8, 2026. Closing Date: 06/08/2026, 11:59PM EDT EEO and Collective Agreement Statements 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. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr