Sessional Lecturer - CSC2701HY - Deploying an ML/DevOps module

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MScAc degree is intended to create technical leaders capable of transferring new ideas and technologies from academia to industry. Companies seeking to develop innovative solutions to technology-related problems face a critical need for technically sophisticated professionals who are aware of advanced research ideas and can identify commercial opportunities for such ideas. These individuals will provide the conduit between university research and the world of industry, offering substantial benefits of both. This is a 0.5 FCE course co-taught with other instructors; the hired Sessional Lecturer will teach a module equivalent to 0.10 FCE. The course number and title is CSC2701HY – Communication for Computer Scientists – Deploying an ML/DevOps; 0.1 FCE (Sections LEC5101, LEC5201, LEC5301, LEC5401). Estimated course enrolment is a maximum of 40 students per section. The delivery method for this course is currently hybrid. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department. The number of sections may be reduced to three, depending on the confirmed number of students registered for the Fall semester. Instructors will be advised ahead of an offer being made, should this be the case.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or closely related STEM field.
Demonstrated formal and extensive experience of career coaching of students with advanced backgrounds in STEM disciplines.
Demonstrated superior communication skills required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Experience deploying ML pipelines in industry.
Experience and evidence of teaching AI and Ops to students with advanced backgrounds in STEM subjects.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments, tests, and marking schemes associated with the module.
Maintaining a module website.
Delivering module material in lectures and tutorials.
Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, email, the module website and/or the module e-bulletin board.
Assisting with preparing the breakdown of TA hours and supervising the TA(s) (if applicable).
Managing the assessment of the module and invigilating the final exam (if applicable).
Managing and submitting all module grades, including the timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term.
While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course, and must get approval from these faculty members or from the Academic Director of Professional Programs for any substantial changes to the course content or assessment methods.
Instructors will also be expected to consult with the MScAC Program team when creating the course syllabus, assignments, tests, and if applicable - a final exam.