Sessional Lecturer - COG415H1S - Cognitive Science in Practice

University of Toronto


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Toronto, ON
Contract type: Full time

Date Posted: 10/11/2024
Req ID: 40059
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: COG415H1S – Cognitive Science in Practice


Course Description: This course provides Cognitive Science 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.


Estimated Course Enrolment: 23 students


Estimated TA Support: none


Class Schedule: Thursdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm**

**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 (Winter semester)


Salary: $9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer1)
$9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
$10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer 2)
$10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
$10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer 3)
$10,570.02 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
*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: A Master’s degree in Cognitive Science or a cognate field is required.


Preferred 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/Quercus 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.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to:

Khamla Sengthavy,

Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison

[email protected].


*If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don't hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at [email protected] or 416-978-8083.

Closing Date: 11/01/2024, 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.

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.

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