Date Posted: 07/29/2026Req ID: 49638Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Dept of PhysicsCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description:Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer – PHY1487HF – Quantum Theory of Solids EMERGENCY POSTING Course description: Introduction to the physics of solids and their electronic properties. Topics include crystal structure and symmetry, X-ray and neutron diffraction, electronic band structure, lattice vibrations and phonons.

Textbook: Solid State Physics by Ashcroft and Mermin:

1.

The Drude

Theory of Metals.

2.

The Sommerfeld

Theory of Metals.

- Failures of the Free Electron Model.

4.

Crystal

Lattices.

5.

The Reciprocal

Lattice.

- Determination of Crystal Structures by X-Ray Diffraction.
- Classification of Bravais Lattices and Crystal Structures.

8.

Electron levels in a Periodic Potential: General Properties.

- Electrons in a Weak Periodic Potential.
- The Tight-Binding Method.

11.

The Semiclassical

Model of Electron Dynamics.

- Measuring the Fermi Surface.

13.

Classical

Theory of the Harmonic Crystal.

14.

Quantum

Theory of the Harmonic Crystal.

15.

Measuring Phonon Dispersion

Relations.

- Phonons in Metals.

Number of Positions: 1 Estimated course enrolment: 20 students Estimated TA support: TBA hours (contingent upon enrolment) Class schedule (Lectures): Monday 10:00am-11:00am; Thursday 10:00am-11:00am The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.





Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Salary: Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,997.48Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,699.22Sessional Lecturer II: $10,669.22Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,953.96Sessional Lecturer III: $10,953.96Sessional 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.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Physics or a closely related field

At least 3 years research experience in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics

Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the University level Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course Description of duties: Coordination of a graduate course

Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course

Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms

Preparation,



supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades

Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students Application instructions: All applications must be submitted via email as one combined PDF to: [email protected] (Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Physics) by the posted deadline.

The PDF must include: Updated curriculum vitae (CV)

Evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available)

Completed CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form Applications submitted through any method other than email will not be reviewed or processed.

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 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.

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