Date Posted: 10/24/2025Req ID: 45729Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of MedicineDepartment: Department of Nutritional SciencesCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
NFS302H1S Nutrition, Athletics, Performance
This course will give an overview of the emerging and advancing role of diet and supplements in athletics and performance.
Estimated Enrolment: 175 students
Estimated TA Support: 175 hours
Sessional Dates:
Term: January 5, 2026 to April 30, 2026, inclusive, except: February 16-20, 2026 (No class: February reading week)
Schedule:
Three (3) hours weekly, on Thursdays 9:00 AM - 12.00 PM
Qualifications:
Completion of a graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Nutrition, Kinesiology, or related discipline, with demonstrated expertise in sports nutrition. Previous experience in teaching is an asset.
Duties:
Normal teaching duties both in-person and/or online (i.e., plans course readings, plans content, co-ordinates guest speakers, provide lectures, sets and evaluates assignments, supports student learning, supervises TAs)
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,760.28 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,030.35. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Procedure:
Electronic applications should be addressed to Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, Associate Chair (Undergraduate), Department of Nutritional Sciences and sent to dns.admin@utoronto.ca. Please use subject line: 2026-1-Sessional Lecturer Application and include the following documentation.
Cover Letter
CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form
Current Resume
Closing Date: 11/16/2025, 11:59PM EDT**
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Union Statement
A statement about the Union, along with other information about the Union can be found on the Union’s website (https://www.cupe3902.org/unit-3/). All of this information is that of the Union, represents the views of the Union and has not been approved or endorsed by the University.
