Sessional Lecturer – Forensic Pathology (UTM)

About the role

The University of Toronto Mississauga seeks a sessional lecturer to teach FSC401H5S – Forensic Pathology during the Spring 2027 term. This 36‑hour course introduces the scientific and medical foundations of death investigation, emphasizing cause, manner, and time of death.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lecture material for Thursday evening classes (6:00 PM‑9:00 PM).
• Design, administer, and grade assignments, tests, and examinations.
• Supervise teaching assistants, provide marking guidelines, and hold office hours.
• Critically evaluate forensic scientific and medical literature and incorporate findings into course content.

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, including human anatomy and pathology expertise.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian death investigations and ability to act as an expert witness is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Experience with University of Toronto learning platforms such as Quercus.
• Proficiency in Canvas‑based technologies.
• Familiarity with virtual classroom tools like Zoom.

What we offer

• Competitive sessional salary ranging from $9,997.48 to $10,953.96 CAD per month.
• Opportunity to teach a specialized forensic pathology course to up to 40 students.
• Support from teaching assistants (approximately 60 hours total).