Postdoctoral Teaching Mentorship Program
The Research and Health Science Office distributed a survey to on-campus postdoctoral fellows, aiming to understand the support and opportunities they consider significant during their tenure at the University of Toronto. The postdocs, in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, identified a number of possible directions for improving the postdoctoral experience, one of these involved enhancing access to training in undergraduate teaching. As a response, our office is providing mentorship teaching opportunities for our postdocs.
For available positions, please see the table below. To apply for a position, please submit an application. Please note, to be eligible for the position, you must be an active postdoc at the time of the lecture.
Please submit ONE application PER position. If you have any questions, or trouble accessing/submitting the form, please contact Yasman at rhse.awards@utoronto.ca. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2025.
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Teaching Opportunities
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Course Title |
Course Description |
Course Schedule |
Number of Positions |
Notes (e.g., specific qualifications, experience, etc.) |
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IMM430: Clinical Immunology |
This course focusses on illustrating the role of the immune in disease. |
Time: Day: Tuesdays |
1 |
PDF would need to have research training specifically in the topic of interest. Typically, recommendations are made by a PI who normally teaches in the course and recommends a post-doc to take his/her place. |
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MGY200H: An Introduction to Molecular Genetics and Microbiology |
Introduction to the core concepts of genetics and microbiology. Included are also topical biological problems and cutting-edge scientific approaches with some examples from world-class Toronto labs. Historical context is often used to deliver material. Topics include: core concepts in genetics, an introduction to cancer and stem cells; the genetic regulation of aging; core concepts in microbiology; emerging and recurring microbial threats; genetic engineering. |
Lecture: |
1 |
PDF would be expected to prepare focused, content-driven, organized and engaging slides based on material from previous iterations of the course, to utilize active learning strategies during class time, and to take feedback from the course coordinator regarding lecture content and structure. As a relatively entry-level / introductory class, specific content knowledge is likely not required, although an approximate understanding of chemical genetics would be an asset. |
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PCL482: Toxicants of concern |
This course explores several contemporary topics in biomedical toxicology. Lectures cover principles of toxicology and the mechanisms of toxicity of major groups of chemical toxicants and biological toxins, including heavy metals, industrial pollutants, biological toxins and nanomaterials. |
Lecture: |
1 |
PDF would need a strong background in toxicology with sound knowledge of common toxicants |
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PCL382: Integrative Toxicology |
This course engages students in comprehensive and broad organ and system-based toxicology and its effects on human health. Lectures address the routes, toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of toxicological insults that damage tissues, leading to adverse outcomes. |
Time: Day: Mondays |
1 |
PDF should have strong knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of a specific organ system, reasons for its susceptibility to toxic insult and specific toxicants that may result in target organ toxicity. |
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PSL190H: Biomedical Research at the Cutting Edge |
Explore the thought processes, logic, motivation, techniques, analysis and impact of recent high-profile publications to gain insight into the enterprise of science. Outstanding scientists present recent high-impact papers, and students will examine the research in depth, focusing on the underlying questions, experimental approach, results and significance. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option. |
Time: Day: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday |
1 |
PDF would deliver a 50-min research seminar on their own research at the graduate level. Best if the research has already been published. Research must be in physiology. It is best if lots of techniques have been used and there is a relatively complete story. PDF could also participate in one or two classes in which the seminar is explained and in the design of problem set/test questions. There will be an opportunity for classroom observation with the course instructor (Michelle French). |
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IMM341F: Fundamental Immunology (Advanced) |
This course introduces the basic principles and key players of the immune system: differences and interplay between innate and adaptive immunity, how immune cells develop and function, how immune cells recognize threats and danger and mount an appropriate and measured response. |
Time: Day: Fridays |
4 |
PDF would need basic knowledge in immunology and willing to teach in an interactive session |
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IMM351S: Immunology in Action (Advanced) |
This course illustrates how different elements of the immune system come together to mount efficient and measured responses. Topics include response to infectious microorganisms, allergy and autoimmunity, immune responses against cancer, and transplantation immunology. |
Time: Day: Fridays |
4 |
PDF would need basic knowledge in immunology and willing to teach in an interactive session |