Emergency Posting: Sessional Lecturer Csc108h1 - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:03/15/2023

Req ID: 29998

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Computer Science

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title:
CSC108H1 -Intro to Computer Programming

Course description:
Programming in a language such as Python. Elementary data types, lists, maps.

Program structure:
control flow, functions, classes, objects, methods. Algorithms and problem solving. Searching, sorting, and complexity. Unit testing. No prior programming experience required.

Estimated course enrolment: 196 students

Estimated TA support:
one 60-hour TA position for every 30 students

Class schedule:
Wednesdays, 18:00 — 21:00

Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In Person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment:
May 1, Septemeber 6, 2023

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I = $12,700.00; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term = $13,450.00; Sessional Lecturer II = $14,200.00; Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term = $14,200.00; Sessional Lecturer III = $15,200.00; Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term = $15,200.

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.

Minimum qualifications:

Graduate Degree in Computer Science or closely related field required.
Demonstrated expertise in topic area of the course required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent industry level required.

Preferred qualifications:

Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses in the field of Computer Science preferred.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.

Description of duties:

Delivering the lectures for LEC510
Participating in course administration including: planning lectures, tutorials, assignments, tests, and final assessments, as well as marking schemes.
Maintaining a course website.
Leading tutorials and/or labs scheduled for this course.
Creating and grading any or all of the following for this course: quizzes, tests, assignments, projects, and final assessments.
Managing the grades and submitting final course grades, including the timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term.
Writing the TA contract(s) for the course and supervising the TAs.
Ensuring that tutorials and/or labs are delivered appropriately by the TAs.
Managing the grading for the course, which is largely done by the TAs, and carrying out any grading not handled by the TAs.

While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course, and must get approval from these faculty members or from the Associate Chair for any substantial changes to the course content or assessment methods.

Instructors will also be expected to consult with the department's Teaching Support group when creating the course syllabus, final exam, and test(s).

Closing Date: 03/31/2023, 11:59PM 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._