Sessional Lecturer – COG342H1F – Issues in COG II: Concepts, Theories of Mind, and COG Evolution

Date Posted: 06/26/2024

Req ID: 38222

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: University College Prog

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: COG342H1F – Issues in Cognitive Science II: Concepts, Theories of Mind, and Cognitive Evolution

Course Description: An examination of core topics in cognitive science building on introductions in COG250Y1. Typical topics include: concepts; theories of mind; cognitive evolution.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 65 students

Estimated TA Support: 1 position (75 hours – subject to final enrolment)

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 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 September 2024 to 31 December 2024 (Fall semester)

Salary: (Includes vacation pay)

$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 required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred; experience teaching in a university environment preferred. Demonstrated teaching and research expertise on topics relating to Cognitive Science as listed in the course description (e.g. theories of mind; cognitive evolution) is preferred. 

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. Supervising the TA (if applicable), preparing and supervising tests and exams. 

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 

uc.programs@utoronto.ca.

• If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don’t hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.

Closing Date: 07/18/2024, 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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