Job Description

Requisition Title:

SIA - PHY451H5 Classical Electrodynamics (Tutorial Leader)

Position Type

: Tutorial Leader

Course Title

: PHY451H5 Classical Electrodynamics

Course Description

: An overview of electromagnetism leading to the study of radiation. A review of electrostatics, magnetostatics, and Maxwell's equations is followed by a discussion of propagating, non-propagating and guided waves; interactions with dielectric boundaries; multipole radiation fields, and simple models of optical dispersion.

Number of Positions (est)

: 1 position. Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.

Course Enrolment (est):

24 students

Hours of work (est)

: 55 hours

Class schedule

: In-person delivery on Fridays 9 - 11am.

Sessional dates of appointment

: January 2026 - April 2026

Salary

: CUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries. The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Qualifications

: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous TA/SIA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Physics tutorial setting an asset to be able to demonstrate and deliver course content consistently within the UofT's standards. Good communication skills are required as well.

Description of Duties

: Duties will include leading tutorials, marking quizzes and/or assignments. May also include invigilation of term tests and/or final exam.

Closing date:

December 15, 2025, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions.

Application instructions

:Please submit your application by completing this

Unit 3 Application Form via MS Forms and email your latest CV to cpstajobs.utm@utoronto.ca.