Sessional Lecturer – Physical Organic Chemistry (CHMD41H3)

About the role

The University of Toronto Scarborough seeks a qualified Sessional Lecturer to teach CHMD41H3 – Physical Organic Chemistry during the Fall 2026 term. This part‑time appointment runs from September 1 to December 31, 2026, with an estimated enrolment of 24 students.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lecture material covering bonding theories, kinetics, thermodynamics, transition‑state theory, isotope effects, Hammett equations, and major reaction families.
• Design, administer, and grade assignments, term tests, and final examinations.
• Guide student literature‑review projects and peer‑review reports, providing detailed feedback.
• Maintain weekly office hours and respond to student inquiries.
• Submit final grades through the eMarks system and manage any approved extensions.

Required profile

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Deep academic background in physical organic chemistry.
• Successful prior teaching of an upper‑level or graduate physical organic chemistry course (e.g., CHM348, CHM443) with a grade of A or higher.

Required skills

• Physical Organic Chemistry
• Bonding theories (VB, MO, HMO)
• Kinetics
• Thermodynamics
• Transition‑state theory
• Isotope effects
• Hammett equations
• Nucleophilic substitution reactions
• Polar addition/elimination reactions
• Pericyclic reactions
• Radical reactions

What we offer

• Competitive sessional salary rates as per the collective agreement (rates not publicly disclosed).
• Opportunity to teach a specialized upper‑level chemistry course at a leading research university.
• Access to university resources and research environment.