Date Posted: 06/21/2025
Req ID: 43651
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: Forensic Science (UTM: Anthropology)
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

FSC320H5F - FORENSIC PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Course Description: Pathology is the study of disease and psychopathology is the study of mental illness. In Forensic Psychopathology, then, we make inquiries about mental illness in the context of forensic practices. In this course, we will explore multiple topics in the field providing the student with a general insight into its history, scientific merits, and practical relevance. We will survey prevailing theories on mental health, illness, and treatment. Investigate psychiatric diagnoses such as (juvenile) Conduct Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Psychopathy, hereunder their application and relevance in risk assessment, behavior prediction, and offender rehabilitation. We will also discuss methodological, ethical, and legal issues in the field, for example, the scientific validity of psychiatric diagnostics, the ethical implications of using psychiatric assessments in forensic institutions, and the legal responsibility of mentally ill offenders. [36L]
Session: September 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Lecture: Thursdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (In-person)
Practicals/Tutorials: None.
Estimated Course Enrolment: 60
Estimated TA support: Up to 100 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary:

• $9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
• $10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III

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.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. or PsyD. (completed or ABD with active student status at issuing institution) in Psychology or a closely related field, or a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting forensic casework. Experience teaching undergraduate courses is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional College membership or registration with a counselling Association, and experience acting as an expert witness in a Canadian court of law, are highly desirable. Post-graduate counselling experience in a forensic science context is ideal. The ideal candidate will have a forensic science background, scientific research, and casework experience. We are seeking candidates with teaching excellence and mastery of the subject area. Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.
Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams; supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours. The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.

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