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Sessional Instructional Assistant - PHL246H1S Probability and Inductive Logic *EMERGENCY POSTING*

Date Posted: 12/16/2024
Req ID: 41124
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

Course Number and Title:  PHL246H1S Probability and Inductive Logic

 

Course Description: The elements of axiomatic probability theory and its main interpretations (frequency, logical, and subjective). Reasoning with probabilities in decision-making and science.

 

Number of Positions: 1
 

Estimated Course Enrollment:  200 students

 

Estimated Number of Hours:  130 Hours

 

Schedule: Lectures on Thursdays 18:00-20:00; Tutorials on Mondays 18:00-21:00

 

Sessional Dates of Appointment:  January 1st, 2025 - April 30th, 2025

 

Rate of Pay:  $52.26 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

*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: Undergraduate Degree in Philosophy. One year prior experience as a TA, preferably in Philosophy or a related field at U of T. Good prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course.

 

Description of Duties: 

•    Holding 3 one-hour tutorials each week 
•    Preparation for tutorials and grading
•    Grading  

•    Attending training sessions/meetings with the course instructor
•    Attending WIT training sessions
•    Organizing and submitting grades
•    Holding office hours
•    Lecture attendance 

 

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 application form, to Eric Correia by email at eric.correia@utoronto.ca. 

Closing Date: 12/19/2024, 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.

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