Date Posted: 05/22/2026
Req ID: 48249
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Chem/Phys. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Position Type: Sessional Lecturer I

Course Title: AST320H5 • Astrophysics III – Unsolved Problems in Astrophysics

Course Description: This course explores the formation, equilibrium, and evolution of structure on various astronomical scales through the investigation of major open questions in modern astrophysics. Topics may include exoplanet formation and evolution, supermassive black holes, the progenitors of type Ia supernovae, galaxy evolution, and the nature of dark matter.

Number of Positions (est): 1

Course Enrolment (est): 25

Delivery Method: In-person synchronous.

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