Sessional Lecturer – EES1132 L0101/EESD21 L01 – Climate Data Analysis

Date Posted: 06/27/2024

Req ID: 38386

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Dept-Physical & Environmental Sci

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Course Number and Title: EES1132 L0101/EESD21 L01 – Climate Data Analysis

Description: This graduate course, cross-listed with a D-level undergraduate course, offers an advanced introduction to climate and geophysical data analysis. It is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students interested in data analysis and statistics in the climate and geophysical sciences and is mainly laboratory (computer) based. The goal is to provide an understanding of the theory underlying the statistical analysis of climate and geophysical data, in space, time and spectral domains and to provide the tools to undertake this statistical analysis. Important statistical techniques such as regression, correlation and spectral analysis of time series will be explored with a focus on hypothesis formulation and interpretation of the analysis. Multivariate approaches will also be introduced. Although some previous knowledge of probability and statistics will be helpful, a review will be provided at the beginning of the course. Concepts and notation will be introduced, as needed.

Estimated course enrolment: 35

Estimated TA support: TA support consistent with enrollment will be provided.

Class schedule: Lectures currently scheduled on Tuesdays 6pm-9pm at UTSC campus Please note we can’t adjust the lecture schedule, so please only apply if you are available during the times above.

Timetable link: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/timetable

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Salary: Starting September 1, 2023 the following rates of pay apply for half courses (F or S), inclusive of vacation pay: $9457.89 for a Sessional Lecturer I; $9,930.79 for a Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $10,151.76 for a Sessional Lecturer II; $10,326.61 for an Sessional Lecturer II Long Term; 10,362.76 Sessional Lecturer III; and $10,570.02 for a Sessional Lecturer III Long Term. Please note that should the rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications: PhD degree in Climate Science, Geophysics, Environmental Statistics and/or Informatics.

The selected candidate should have advanced programming skills Python (preferred) or R and significant experience with observational climate data analysis. 

Preferred qualifications: Candidates with prior teaching experience in the course topic or familiarity with the course content will be given preference. Research experience and peer-reviewed publications in climate science or climate informatics are an asset. 

Description of duties: Preparation of lectures and labs, lecturing, creation of assignments, marking and marks management and participation in the instructor/course evaluation process by the students. 

Application Procedures:

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form and an updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) through the online application system: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/slship/jobs.php

A link is also available on our departmental website, in the employment section via the following url: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/employment

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Elizabeth Pulickeel at [email protected]

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

Department Contact: Elizabeth Pulickeel Email: [email protected]

University of Toronto Scarborough, Dept of Physical & Environmental Sciences

1065 Military Trail, Room EV 252, Toronto ON M1C 1A4

Closing Date: 07/19/2024, 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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