- PhD in Physics required
- Previous experience in teaching introductory physics at the University level required
- Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course
- Coordination of an undergraduate course
- Preparation and delivery of lectures in this course
- Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
- Preparation, supervision and grading of tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations; submission of final grades
- Providing scheduled office hours for academic counseling of students
- Responsible for working with the teaching team (including the Practicals Coordinator and teaching assistants assigned to course) throughout the semester to make sure the course is delivered smoothly
Sessional Lecturer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto
Description
Date Posted: 04/17/2024
Req ID: 36984
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Physics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer - PHY132H1S – Introduction to Physics II – Emergency Posting
Course description: The second university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include: electricity, magnetism, light, optics, special relativity.
Number of Positions: 1
Estimated course enrolment: 196 students
Estimated TA support: 546 hours (contingent upon enrolment)
Class schedule:
Lectures: Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm; Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Practicals: Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
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: July 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024
Salary: Pay for half course, vacation pay included:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Description of duties:
Application instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: as a combined pdf to the Undergraduate Coordinator ), Department of Physics, University of Toronto. All applicants must have a valid e-mail address. Only applications submitted via email by the posted deadline will be considered.
Closing Date: 04/30/2024, 11:59PM EDT
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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.