Sessional Lecturer - STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Scientists

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Scientists. The position involves teaching key statistical concepts and methods, with a focus on engaging teaching, course design, and administrative duties. Ideal candidates should have prior teaching experience in Statistics at the university level and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience as the instructor of a Statistics course at the university level required.
• Strongly desirable experience as the instructor for STAB23H3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach an in-person university credit course.
• Develop, administer and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Hold regular office hours and supervise TAs assigned to the course.

Skills

Teaching experience

Statistics knowledge

Education

PhD or Master's in Statistics or related field

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Scientists

Course Code and Title: STAB23H3 Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences

Course Description: This course covers the basic concepts of statistics and the statistical methods most commonly used in the social sciences. The first half of the course introduces descriptive statistics, contingency tables, normal probability distribution, and sampling distributions. The second half of the course introduces inferential statistical methods. These topics include significance test for a mean (t-test), significance test for a proportion, comparing two groups (e.g., comparing two proportions, comparing two means), associations between categorical variables (e.g., Chi-square test of independence), and simple linear regression.

Number of Positions (est.): One

Qualifications: Previous teaching experience as the instructor of a Statistics course at the university level (required). Previous teaching experience as the instructor for STAB23H3 or equivalent (strongly desirable).

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of an IN-PERSON university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; submission of a deferred exam; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to course.

Estimated TA Support (Hours): 55 hours per tutorial.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 2 - December 31, 2025

NOTE: Rate of pay is $15,000 per half-course, higher than the posted amount.

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.

Link to timetable: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~registrar/scheduling/timetable

Important Term Dates: Please see Calendar http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/dates-and-deadlines

Closing Date: July 14, 2025, 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.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail] .