Job Description

Date Posted: 07/28/2023
Req ID: 33152
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Statistical Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: STA437H1S/STA2005H L0201 - Methods for Multivariate Data

Course Description: Practical techniques for the analysis of multivariate data; fundamental methods of data reduction with an introduction to underlying distribution theory; basic estimation and hypothesis testing for multivariate means and variances; regression coefficients; principal components and partial, multiple and canonical correlations; multivariate analysis of variance; profile analysis and curve fitting for repeated measurements; classification and the linear discriminant function.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 190 students

Estimated SIA Support: 270 hours - The availability of SIA support is contingent on class enrolment and class size

Class Schedule: Wednesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tutorial: N/A

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024

Salary: $9457.90 for Sessional Lecturer I;

$9930.79 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term;

$10,121.77 for Sessional Lecturer II;

$10,326.62 for Sessional Lecturer II Long Term

$10,376.26 for Sessional Lecturer III

$10,570.02 for Sessional Lecturer III Long Term

*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.

Qualifications: Academic background in Statistical Sciences. PhD student (or graduate) in actuarial science, statistics or biostatistics. Prior experience teaching at the university level. Prior experience teaching STA437 or a similar course is an asset. Note: Applicants may be asked to supply references

Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of lecturers in this course. Preparation, supervision and grading of assignments, tests, and final examinations in accordance with university regulations; reporting final grades; counselling students; supervising sessional instructional assistant(s).

Application Instructions: Application Procedure: All individuals interested in the position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Forms available at to .

Closing Date: 08/17/2023, 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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