Sessional Lecturer - MIE343H1F - Industrial Ergonomics and the Workplace

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course MIE343H1F - Industrial Ergonomics and the Workplace in Toronto. The role involves preparing and delivering lectures alongside supervising Teaching Assistants for approximately 130 students. Ideal candidates will have a strong teaching background and relevant engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong record of presenting lectures or acting as a teaching assistant required.
• Ability to demonstrate considerable depth of knowledge in the subject area.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or Engineering Intern (EIT) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of lectures and course materials.
• Delivery of in-person lectures.
• Supervision of Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or Engineering Intern (EIT) registration

Job description

Sessional Lecturer - MIE343H1F - Industrial Ergonomics and the Workplace

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31994

Date Posted: 06/14/2023
Req ID: 31994
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: MIE343H1F - Industrial Ergonomics and the Workplace

Course description: The Biology of Work: anatomical and physiological factors underlying the design of equipment and work places. Biomechanical factors governing physical workload and motor performance. Circadian rhythms and shift work. Measurement and specification of heat, light, and sound with respect to design of the work environment.

Estimated course enrolment (approximately): 130 students

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule:

Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sessional dates of appointment: September 2023 – December 2023

Salary: $13,000 (per half course inclusive of vacation pay) 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: Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures or acting as a teaching assistant. Applicants must be able to demonstrate considerable depth of knowledge and experience in the subject area. All applicants must have excellent communication skills – both oral and written. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or Engineering Intern (EIT) registration is preferred.

Description of duties: Preparation of lectures and course materials; delivery of in-person lectures; supervision of Teaching Assistants; setting and marking of tests and exams; evaluation of final grades; contact with students.

Application instructions: Please submit a Course Instructor Application Form, Resume and Teaching Dossier to the MIE Undergraduate Office by email at [e-mail] no later than July 7, 2023 at 11:59pm (eastern time). The Course Instructor Application Form can be found on the MIE Careers page here: https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/careers/ . Applicants must include full contact information of their supervisor, plus two U of T employees (faculty of staff) who can testify to the teaching skills of the applicant. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] . The appointment will be made at the earliest possible time before the commencement of classes by the Associate Chair (Undergraduate) of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. No other offers or notices of the outcome of applications are authorized by the Department. Final availability of the position is contingent upon final course determination, enrolment, budgetary considerations, and the final determination of assignments flowing from Article 14:03 of the Collective Agreement.

Closing Date: 07/07/2023, 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.

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.

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