Job Description

Date Posted:

10/24/2025

Req ID:

45687

Faculty/Division:

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:

Dept of Chemical Eng.& Applied Chemistry

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

This course covers systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination, applications; vectors in Rn, independent sets and spanning sets; linear transformations, matrices, inverses; subspaces in Rn, basis and dimension; determinants; eigenvalues and diagonalization; systems of differential equations; dot products and orthogonal sets in Rn; projections and the Gram-Schmidt process; diagonalizing symmetric matrices; least squares approximation. Includes an introduction to numeric computation in a weekly laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Engineering or Mathematics is required. Candidates in progress of advanced degree completion (applies to non-University of Toronto graduate students) relevant professional experience and designations may also be considered. We are seeking candidates with strong written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Candidates should have strong foundational knowledge of linear algebra and numerical methods. Previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the above minimum qualifications, successful applicants should have a working knowledge of MATLAB.

Duties:

Developing a course syllabus, developing course materials (e.g., assignments, tests, exams), teaching three weekly one-hour class, conducting office hours, coordinating tutorials and practicals with TA assistance, marking assessments.

Closing Date:

11/14/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

CUPE 3902 (Unit 3)

Appointment Type:

Sessional Lecturer

Schedule:

Term:

January 2026- April 2026

Lecture Time:

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Tutorial Time

: Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Practical Time

: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Mode of Instruction:

In Person

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,820.70; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,510.04; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,760.28; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,760.28 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $11,030.35. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Job Category:

Sessional Lecturer

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit:

Curriculum Vitae Unit 3 Application form

Please submit applications by email to ugradassist.chemeng@utoronto.ca with the following subject line: MAT188H1 W26 Sessional Lecture Application.

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.