MIE429H1 F - Machine Intelligence Capstone Design

University of Toronto; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dedicated individual for a capstone design course. This role involves mentoring students as they tackle real-world engineering challenges, enhancing their teamwork and project management skills. You'll engage with industry partners to facilitate learning and support students in their presentations and proposals. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the next generation of engineering designers while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about education and skilled in communication, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field with strong communication skills.
• PhD preferred, with teaching experience as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing proposals and presentations.
• Meet with the course instructor for course understanding.
• Provide feedback and critique on student presentations.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Education

Master's Degree

PhD (preferred)

Job description

MIE429H1 F - Machine Intelligence Capstone Design

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 31714

Course description: A half-year capstone design course in which students work in small teams to apply the engineering design, technical, and communication skills learned previously, while refining their skills in teamwork and project management. The course will take a “systems approach” to machine intelligence design, where students will identify, frame, and design solutions to real-world problems in the field. Students will engage with industry partners and work through a process that results in a functional prototype. The resulting designs are assessed on their engineering quality and design credibility. In addition, each student engages in individual critical reflection on their course activities, team performance, and on their growth as an engineering designer across their undergraduate program. Students are supported by a teaching team comprising both design and domain experts.

Posting end date: June 30, 2023

Number of Positions (est.): One (1) position

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2023 – December 15, 2023

Hours: 40 hours

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates are: Writing Instructor 1 - $53.41/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 1 Long Term - $56.07/hr plus 4% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 - $57.42/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 Long Term - $58.58/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) - $59.11/hr plus 6% vacation pay; Writing Instructor 2 (priority) Long Term - $60.29/hr plus 6% vacation pay. 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: include at least a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as, but not limited to, Communication, English, Engineering, Education, Technology Studies), with strong written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching communication and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: include a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), familiarity with engineering communication practices and/or experience as an instructor in first year foundation course, Praxis I or II. Also considered assets are experience in tutoring and/or working with a diverse group of students.

Description of duties:

• Meeting with the course instructor to gain an understanding of the course
• Meeting with teams on draft proposals to recommend further development, clarification, and improved communication
• Providing support and critique for students presenting draft final presentations
• Must be available for two 2-hour classes (one in September and one in November)
• Ability to convert to online duties if required

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

• an application letter
• curriculum vitae including the names of three referees
• Unit 3 application form

Please submit applications by email to [e-mail].

Application letters should be addressed to:

Chanelle Small-Reid

Academic Administrative Coordinator

Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP)

55 St. George Street

Toronto, ON M5S 0C9

Please include only one (1) Unit 3 application, listing all courses you are applying for; do not send separate applications for each course.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at [e-mail].

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.

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

About the company

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.