FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM Department of Anthropology

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1 FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM Department of Anthropology Sessional Lecturers (Fall & Spring Term Session Job Postings) Posting Date: July 22, 2015 Closing Date: August 19, 2015 The jobs are posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The Forensic Science Program, Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga is currently accepting applications for Sessional Lecturer positions for the academic Fall & Spring Term sessions. [*Consideration can/will be given for Joint-Teaching of a single course: Duties and salary to be split between a primary instructor and associate instructor(s) accordingly. There must be one primary instructor who will be responsible for the preparation and submission of all official university administrative documentation (i.e. marking scheme form, course outline, requests for final exam information, final grades etc.) in addition to any normal instructional course duties. How to Submit an Application: Please submit a CV and letter of application to Teresa Cabral, Program Administrator, by mail to the Forensic Science Program, University of Toronto at Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Terrance Donnelly Health Sciences Complex, Mississauga ON L5L 1C6 or by at teresa.cabral@utoronto.ca Please include FSC Sessional Lecturer Application in the Subject line. Salary (In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement): Effective September 1, 2015 (All pay rates are inclusive of vacation pay.) Sessional Lecturer I - $14, (Y, full course) & $7, (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $14, (Y, full course) & $7, (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer II - $15, (Y, full course) & $7, (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE); Sessional Lecturer III - $16,088.54m (Y, full course) & $8, (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE). Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail FALL & SPRING SESSION INFO Fall Session classes begin for F and Y courses, September 8, 2015 Thanksgiving, October 12, 2015 (University Closed) Classes end in F courses & Classes in Y courses, break for the holidays November 30 th, 2015 Study Break, December 2-6, 2015 Final Exam Period for F Session courses, December 7-18, 2015 Winter Session for S courses begins Monday, January 4, 2016 Reading Week, February 17-20, 2015 (University Closed) Good Friday, March 25, 2016 (University Closed) Last Day of classes for S & Y session courses, April 1, 2016 Final Exam Period for S & Y courses April 11-25, 2016 Page 1 of 5

2 2015 (FALL) SESSION POSTINGS FSC315H5F - Forensic Biology (SCI) This course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of biological evidence in a forensic context. Students will gain knowledge in the theory and operation of forensically relevant biological and instrumental techniques used for the analysis of evidentiary items, including DNA, bodily fluids, hair, etc. Students will also develop skills relating to the interpretation, limitation, and implications of analytical results in a forensic context. [36 Lecture Hours, 36 Practical Hours] (Priority given to Forensic Science Specialists and Majors.) Prerequisites: BIO215H5 Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD with specialization and experience in the field of Forensic (Biological) Sciences (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar (*consideration will be given to applicants proposing joint-teaching) Lecture Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00 9:00 pm / Practical Schedule: Mondays 6:00 9:00 pm Estimated TA Support: 140hrs FSC350H5F Special Topics in Forensic Science: Paleopathology for Forensic Anthropology & Bio Archeology (Sci) This course will focus on pathological conditions of the human skeleton for use in personal identification of unknown human remains in forensic contexts, and as a means of examining the health and lifestyle of past peoples in a bioarchaeological context. Topics include: skeletal pathology and anomaly versus nonmetric variation; skeletal imaging methods; analytical tools of paleopathological analysis; the use of entheseal and degenerative changes, congenital disorders, metabolic disturbances, neoplasias, rheumatic diseases, specific and non-specific infection, circulatory disease, perimortem traumatic lesions in forensic identification, and interpretation of the life course of past peoples. Prerequisite: ANT334H5 Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD with specialization and experience in the field of Forensic Anthropology (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar Lecture Schedule: Tuesdays 10:00 am 1:00 pm Estimated TA Support: up to 70 hrs. Page 2 of 5

3 FSC360H5F Evidence, Law and Forensic Science in Canada (SSc) This course will explore the position of forensic science within the law in Canada. The focus will be on the evolution of the acceptance of forensic science in Canadian criminal law and its current position within the legal system. Topics include: Evidence law, expert evidence law, defining the expert, differing standards of legal acceptance for police sciences and others. Important historical documents and legal advancements will be surveyed. [36 Lecture Hours] (Priority given to Forensic Science Specialists and Majors.) Prerequisites: FSC239Y5, FSC271H5 Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD or LLM with specialization and experience in Law & Evidence in the field of Forensic Sciences (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar Lecture Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00 9:00 pm Estimated Course Enrolment: 50 Estimated TA Support (total hours provided is based on course enrolment): up to 50 hrs FSC402H5 F Forensic Toxicology This course will focus on topics in forensic toxicology. Lectures will include a review of pharmacokinetics, analytical techniques and quality assurance measures used in forensic toxicology, the effects of drugs on human performance and post-mortem toxicology of illicit drugs, pharmaceutical drugs and other poisons. The major focus of this course will be the role that a forensic toxicologist plays in criminal and death investigation. Tutorials will include case study exercises and mock court demonstrations with the possibility for field trips to court and forensic agencies in Ontario. Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD with specialization and experience in the field of Forensic Toxicology (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar (*or 2 instructors -- consideration can be given to applicants proposing joint-teaching) Lecture: Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm (Tutorial 8:00-9:00 pm) Estimated Course Enrolment: 50 Estimated TA Support (total hours provided is based on course enrolment): N/A Page 3 of 5

4 SPRING (2016) SESSION POSTINGS FSC271H5 S Case Law: A Practical Approach This course covers three main areas of importance to the forensic scientist and the expert witness: Ethics in forensic science; the scientific theories of proof and evidence including the critical thinking and logic; analysis of how the major philosophical schools of thought impact on forensic science. Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD with specialization and experience in the field of Forensic Sciences (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar delivery of course and tutorial content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and Lecture Schedule: Thursdays 6:00 9:00 pm Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 Estimated TA Support (total hours provided is based on course enrolment): up to 35hrs FSC311H5S - Forensic Chemistry (SCI) This course focuses on the analysis of physical evidence based on the principles of analytical chemistry. Students will gain knowledge in the theory and operation of forensically relevant chemical and instrumental techniques used for the analysis of evidentiary items, including drug/alcohol analysis, gunshot residue, explosives, paint analysis, etc. Students will also develop skills relating to the interpretation, limitation, and implications of analytical results in a forensic context. [36L, 36P] (Priority given to Forensic Science Specialists and Majors.) Prerequisites: (CHM110H5, CHM120H5)/CHM140Y5; CHM211H5 Recommended Prep: FSC239Y5; CHM311H5 Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are a PhD with specialization and experience in the field of Forensic Chemical Sciences (completed) or for non-u of T graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification, professional designation or professional experience an asset. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar delivery of course and tutorial content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and (*consideration can be given to applicants proposing joint-teaching) Lecture Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00 9:00 pm / Practical Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00 9:00 pm Estimated Course Enrolment: 36 Estimated TA Support: 50 hrs Page 4 of 5

5 FSC401H5 Forensic Pathology (SCI) This is a general introduction of the scientific and medical basis of forensic pathology. The scientific aspects of death investigation will be emphasized including cause, manner, and time of death. Emphasis will be placed in developing skills to critically examine the published forensic scientific and medical literature. Also included are human rights death investigation, and custodial death. [36L] Qualifications: Qualifications are a MD with specific specialization and experience in the field of Forensic Pathology; relevant qualifications/ professional designations (ie FRCSC, FRCPC) and experience within Forensic Pathology/Medicine is required. We are seeking candidates with teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area. delivery of course and tutorial content; development, administration and marking of all assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and (*consideration will be given to applicants proposing joint-teaching) Lecture Schedule: Thursdays 9:00 am 12 noon Estimated TA Support: N/A END Page 5 of 5