Sessional Lecturer CHE462H1: Food Engineering

Date Posted: 10/6/2026
Req ID: 50470

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The quantitative application of chemical engineering principles to the large-scale production of food. Food processing at the molecular and unit operation levels. The chemistry and kinetics of specific food processes. The application of chemical engineering unit operations (distillation, extraction, drying) and food specific unit operations such as extrusion, thermal processing refrigeration/freezing.

Minimum Qualifications:

A graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated knowledge of chemical engineering principles relevant to food processing. Experience with quantitative analysis and engineering applications involving heat and mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and/or unit operations is required. Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to support student learning in an engineering environment.

Candidates in progress of advanced degree completion (applies to non-University of Toronto graduate students) relevant professional experience and designations may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching in the subject area or related area is highly desirable. Relevant research or industrial experience in food processing, food safety and quality, or process engineering is also preferred.

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.

Closing Date: 10/26/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)
Appointment Type: Sessional Lecturer

Lecture Time: Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tutorial Time: Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $ 9,997.48; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $ 10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,699.22; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,953.96; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,953.96 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,228.90. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Job Category: Sessional Lecturer

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

- Curriculum Vitae

- Unit 3 Application form (https://uthrprod.service-now.com/sys_attachment.do?sys_id=be703ae12b803ad038a7f1ffbe91bf0b)

Please submit applications by email to [email protected] with the following subject line: CHE462H1 W27 Sessional Lecture Application.

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.