Date Posted: 08/21/2026

Req ID: 49942

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description: Components of biological networks, their biochemical properties and function along with the technology used for obtaining component lists will be emphasized. Top-down and bottom-up approach to modeling and reconstruction of chemical reaction networks along with biochemical networks, such as metabolic networks, regulatory networks, and signaling networks from data will be presented. Mathematical models of reconstructed reaction networks, and simulation of their emergent properties will be studied.

The course will also cover classical kinetic theory, network simulation methods and constraints-based models of biochemical networks. Multi-scale modeling methods that integrate multiple cellular processes at different time and length scales will be emphasized. Existing biological models will be described and computations performed.

Iterative methods for discovering novel biological function through comparison of model predictions and experimental data will be discussed in the context of Systems Biology and Bioengineering.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in chemical or biochemical engineering.

Preferred Qualifications: Publication record in metabolic modeling and optimization

Duties: Developing a course syllabus and course materials (e.g., assignments, tests, exams). Instructing / teaching, and testing. Conducting office hours. Coordinating tutorials with TA assistance. Marking / grading assessments (quizzes, tests, assignments, exams). Providing constructive feedback to students. Defining a project and enabling students to complete the project and analyze their work critically

Closing Date: 08/25/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)

Appointment Type: Sessional Lecturer

Schedule: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026;





Lecture Time: 1 2-hour lecture (day and time to be determined)

Tutorial Time: 1 hour (day and time to be determined)

Mode of Instruction: In Person

Salary: (.25) HCE rate. 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.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

Curriculum Vitae

Unit 3 Application Form

Please submit applications by email to [email protected] with the following subject line: CHE1125H Sessional Lecture Application.

Posting end date: August 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm (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.

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