Job Description

Job Posting for Sessional LecturerThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.Date Posted: 07/18/2024
Req ID: 38795
Faculty/Division: Applied Science and Engineering
Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Campus: St. GeorgeContact Email Address: ugta.ece@utoronto.caCourse Number and Title: ECE1747H - Parallel ProgrammingCourse Description: This course is an intermediate graduate course in the area of parallel programming. In the first part of the course we will briefly introduce the architecture of parallel systems and the concept of data dependencies/races. The three most commonly used parallel programming paradigms (shared memory, distributed memory and data parallel) will then be examined in detail. An overview of automatic parallelization of programs and the use of parallel processing in related domains such as parallel and distributed database transaction processing will also be given.In the second part of the course selected research topics will be examined. This part of the course consists of student-lead discussions of relevant research papers. A research-intensive group project in an area related to program parallelization is a fundamental part of the course.The projects can be done individually or in small teams of two or three people. The project outcome will be presented in a class session at the end of the semester.Estimated course enrolment: ~45Estimated TA support: TBDClass schedule: Not available yetSessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Salary: $15,301.50Qualifications: Knowledge in the subject matter. Preferred consideration will be given to applicants who have taught the course before (or course equivalent), or have teaching experience in the subject matter.Description of duties: Deliver lectures in accordance with the schedule specified in the course description. Perform evaluation of students\' work and assign final grades. Supervise course TAs and address any issues of academic integrity that arise related to this course.Application Procedure: Please complete a from then send the application and a detailed teaching resume to by August 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM. Please label the PDF documents using the following format: LastName, FirstName - Course Code - Resume / Application. Additional material (cover letter, teaching dossier, statement) is optional, but if included should be attached as a PDF (naming the document LastName, FirstName - Course Code - Document Type) as messages in the body of the email will not be considered. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Jennifer Lee at . Further information can be found on .Please note applications that do not follow the procedure mentioned above will not be considered.Closing Date: 08/01/2024This 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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

University of Toronto