Sessional Lecturer – Forensic Anatomy (UTM)

About the role

The University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a sessional lecturer to teach the forensic anatomy course (FSC316H5F) for the Fall 2026 term. The instructor will deliver lectures and hands‑on practical sessions, guiding students in applying anatomical knowledge to forensic investigations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weekly lectures (Mondays 6‑7 PM) and practical/tutorial sessions (multiple evenings).
• Supervise and coordinate teaching assistant support (approximately 210 hours total).
• Assess student work, including assignments, labs, and examinations.
• Collaborate with co‑instructor if the course is co‑taught, sharing teaching load.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD, MD‑CM, or MBBS) with active membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, OR a PhD (completed or ABD) in Forensic Anthropology or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of forensic casework experience and knowledge of Canadian death investigations.
• Demonstrated expertise in human anatomy and/or pathology.
• Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

Required skills

• Quercus learning management system
• Canvas (or similar LMS) platforms
• Zoom video‑conferencing for remote components

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration based on the University of Toronto sessional lecturer salary scale (approximately $9,997 – $10,954 per term).
• Opportunity to teach a specialized forensic anatomy course at a leading research university.