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Sessional Lecturer - CSCD90H3 - The Startup Sandbox

YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS POSTING AT THIS APPLICATION SITE ONLY:  https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/

 

If you have any issues applying, please contact Kelly Squier kelly.squier@utoronto.ca

 

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Course Code and Title: CSCD90H3 - The Startup Sandbox

 

Course Description: In this capstone course, students will work in teams to develop a viable product prototype following the methodologies and techniques covered in CSCD54H3. Students will produce written reports, short videos pitching their idea, and a final presentation showcasing their proposed innovation, as it would be pitched to potential investors. The course instructor and TAs will provide close supervision and mentorship throughout the project.

 

Lecture Section: LEC01: MON 1-3pm

 

Course Enrollment (est.): 10

 

Number of Positions (est.): One

 

Qualifications: Previous teaching experience as the instructor of CSCD54H3, CSCD90H3 or their equivalents (required).

 

Duties: All 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; submission of a deferred exam; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs assigned to course. Additional duties for this course include setting up and managing mentoring for student teams by knowledgeable domain experts, setting up checkpoints for student projects, and organizing and end-of-term showcase of student work.

 

Estimated TA Support (Hours): Approximately 33 hours.

 

Sessional dates of appointment:  September 3 - December 31, 2024

 

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $11,030.36.  NOTE: Rate of pay is $13,876.08 per half-course, higher than the posted amount.

 

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.

 

Application Instructions: PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/

 

Link to timetable: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~registrar/scheduling/timetable

 

Term Important Dates: Please see Calendar http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/dates-and-deadlines

 

Department Contact: Kelly Squier kelly.squier@utoronto.ca

 

Closing Date: July 14, 2025, 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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