Cognitive Science - Sessional Lecturer

This job is posted in accordance with CUPE3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement

COG415H1S – Cognitive Science in Practice

This course provides COG students with the opportunities to practice quantitative and qualitative evaluation and assessment methods in real world situations and juxtapose theory with practice. Placement activities will ground topics such as problem solving, logistics, decision making, etc., through practical application, individual and group / in-class critical reflection. 

Positions:    1
Estimated Course Enrolment:        23
Estimated Teaching Assistant Support:     none
Class Schedule:    Thursdays from 10am – 1pm*
* Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, this course is delivered in an online – asynchronous format as determined by the College
Dates of Appointment:             1 January 2021 to 30 April 2021 (Winter semester)
Salary:      $8,489.67  (Sessional Lecturer1)
                  $8,869.25  (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
                  $9,085.58  (Sessional Lecturer 2)
                  $9,301.90  (Sessional Lecturer 3)
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: Minimum Master's required. 

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred; experience teaching in a university environment preferred; relevant background in Cognitive Science required. Candidates should have previous experience in developing and delivering curriculum for university students; experience in teaching research methods and/or with experiential learning activities or service learning would be an asset. Experience teaching undergraduates and online software/BB Collaborate an asset.

Description of Duties: Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours. 
This course will be online asynchronous, with weekly recorded lectures for students to view. There will also be a weekly online synchronous 1-hour discussion session in which students are strongly encouraged to participate.

Posting Date: Thursday 8 October 2020
Closing Date:  Thursday 29 October 2020

All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form (https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form), a cover letter, and CV to:  Khamla Sengthavy, Academic Liaison and Assistant to the Vice Principal at uc.programs@utoronto.ca.

A valid email address is required.  

The job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement.  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.

The position posted above is tentative pending final course determinations and enrolments.

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.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/ persons of colour, women, Indigenous/ Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Diversity Statement 
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