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Course position:
LMP2004H: Introduction to Biostatistics (0.5 FCE)
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Course description:
This course is designed to provide an introduction to Biostatistics to graduate students in the Health Sciences. It aims to focus on topics and applications present in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. Students will become familiar with fundamental concepts of biostatistical methods and their application to real research problems. The concepts of types of data, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation, linear regression and analysis of variance will be covered.
The course will be using the R software for practical examples and practice exercises. Students are
expected to learn how to use the R software for simple data analysis using methods covered in the
course. Tutorials on how to use the R software will be provided.
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# of Available Position and FCE:
0.5 FCE x 1 position
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Dates of Appointment:
September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
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Class schedule:
To be confirmed. 36 hours of contact time.
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Estimated course enrollment:
~20 students
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Estimated TA support:
1 TA (70 hrs)
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Salary (0.5FCE)
Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48
Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22
Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $11,228.90
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.
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Minimum Qualifications:
PhD with academic teaching experience.
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Duties:
Prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials. Prepare, carry out and mark assessments of students. Maintain reasonable hours for student contact outside of scheduled contact hours.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE is July 21, 2026
Please be advised that only selected applicants will be invited for an interview. However, all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
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Policies
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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact lmp.labmed@utoronto.ca
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A special link to resume the form will be sent to your email address.
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