Sessional Lecturer - MIE1403HF: Analytical Methods in Human Factors Research

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 06/02/2024
Closing Date: 06/24/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 37659
Job Category: Sessional Instruction
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

DESCRIPTION:

JobField: CUPE 3902 Unit 3
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Job Posting: June 2, 2024 Job Closing: June 24, 2024, 11:59PM EDT.
Description: The course covers a variety of topics in Human Factors / Ergonomics research related to the acquiring, analysing, and modelling of human behavioural data. Topics to be covered include the following (in approximate order of presentation): • Selecting Measures for Human Factors Research • Psychophysical methods of measurement: - Classical psychophysical methods - Signal Detection Theory - Indirect and direct subjective scaling • Protocol Analysis - Interviewing and Questionnaires - Knowledge Elicitation • Estimating mental workload & situational awareness • Manual Control - Tracking paradigms - Modelling of human manual control performance.
Estimated course enrolment: TBD
Estimated TA support: TBD
Class schedule: TBD
Sessional dates of appointment: September 2024 – December 2024
Salary: $13,000 (per half course inclusive of vacation pay) per section. 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: Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures or acting as a teaching assistant. Applicants must be able to demonstrate considerable depth of knowledge and experience in the subject area. The applicant must have excellent communication skills in both oral and written.
Description of duties: Preparation of lectures and course materials; delivery of lectures; supervision of Teaching Assistants; setting and marking of projects, tests and exams; evaluation of final grades; contact with students.
Application instructions: Please submit a Course Instructor Application Form, Resume and Teaching Dossier to the MIE Manager, Academic Programs by email at carla@mie.utoronto.ca no later than June 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Eastern Time). The Course Instructor Application Form can be found on the MIE Careers page at: https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/careers/
If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Carla Baptista at carla@mie.utoronto.ca. The appointment will be made at the earliest possible time before the commencement of classes by the Associate Chair (Graduate) of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. No other offers or notices of the outcome of applications are authorized by the Department. Final availability of the position is contingent upon final course determination, enrolment, budgetary considerations, and the final determination of assignments flowing from Article 14:03 of the Collective Agreement.
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 encourage to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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