Sessional Lecturer - STA256H5F LEC101 Probability and Statistics 1 (emerg posting)
University of Toronto•Mississauga, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to teach STA256H5F LEC101 Probability and Statistics 1 at the University of Toronto Mississauga. The course covers probability and its role in statistical modeling, including topics such as probability distributions, expectation, discrete and continuous random variables and vectors, distribution functions, distributions of functions of random variables, and limit theorems like the central limit theorem. The estimated course enrollment is 120 students, and the appointment is for the Fall 2026 semester.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Statistics, completed or nearly complete.
- Exceptional candidates with a Masters in Statistics will be considered.
- Advanced comprehension of the subject matter as evidenced by research activity and/or advanced teaching experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.
- Demonstrable currency and mastery.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including: planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments and tests and marking schemes
- Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, emails, etc.
- Invigilating the final exam
- Managing the grades and submitting the final course grades
- Dealing with student petitions
- Setting and grading a make-up exam if required
Benefits
- Salary: Rate of pay for Sessional Lecturer I is $15,000 for a half course (inclusive of vacation pay).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
