Date Posted: 08/21/2026
Req ID: 49948
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
Course number and title: MAT478H5F Topics in Mathematics (emergency post)
Course description: Introduction to a topic of current interest in mathematics. Content will vary from year to year. This course may include a tutorial and/or practical section in some years. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L, T) from year to year, but will be between 36-60 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.
Estimated course enrolment: 25
Number of positions: 1 SIA
Size of appointment: 30 hrs
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026; Tutorials.
Salary: $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay
Minimum qualifications: Strong grades in a minimum of 3.0 FCEs of mathematics courses, including at least 1.0 FCEs of primarily proof-based courses. Note that "MAT-like" courses offered in different departments do not count towards the FCE requirement as they do not adhere to the standards of rigour used in mathematics courses. In the alternative, applicants whose portfolio includes at least 2.0 FCEs of MAT specialist classes will be deemed to have satisfied the FCE requirement. The candidate must have strong grades and demonstrated knowledge of the course content and beyond; have a demonstrated record of commitment to teaching pedagogy and student learning; have a demonstrated record of timeliness in communication and carrying out duties; and possess excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Preferred qualifications: Teaching experience preferred
Relevant criterion: Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
Description of duties: Will include some of the following: running tutorials, marking, invigilation, office hours, preparatory work, and other duties of administering the course.
How to apply: Completion of a Web Application Form: https://utapmat.utm.utoronto.ca/utap/
Closing Date: 08/25/2026, 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.