Practicals Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

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    Description

    Date Posted: 04/17/2024
    Req ID: 36985
    Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
    Department: Dept of Physics
    Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

    Description:

    Course number and title: Practicals Coordinator – PHY132H1S – Introduction to Physics I – 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:

    Practicals: Monday and Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm

    Lectures: Monday 2:00pm-4:00pm; Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm; Friday 2:00pm-4:00pm

    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:

  • PhD in Physics required
  • Previous experience in teaching introductory laboratory physics at the University level required
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience and demonstrated ability in teaching a similar course
  • Description of duties:

  • Coordination of an undergraduate practical laboratory course
  • Supervision and training of teaching assistant(s) assigned to course, including overseeing the TAs DDAH forms
  • The Practicals Coordinator meets regularly with the TAs ensuring the labs are run smoothly. The material is the same as what is being taught in lectures, but during Practicals, time is spent in discussion, problem-solving, hands-on activities and team-work. Work done in the Practicals counts toward the students' mark in the course. TAs have 3 hours of training at the beginning of the course and two 1-hour TA meetings every week, supervised by the Practicals Coordinator.
  • Responsible for working with the teaching team throughout the semester to make sure the course is delivered smoothly; submission of final Practicals grades.
  • 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.