Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

Course number and title: MAT137H5F Differential Calculus for Mathematical Sciences (emergency post)

Course description: A conceptual approach to calculus. A focus on theoretical foundations and proofs as well as some emphasis on geometric and physical intuition. Limits and continuity, differentiation, the mean value, extreme value and inverse function theorems. Applications typically include related rates and optimization.

Estimated course enrolment: 600

Number of positions: 2

Size of appointment: 80 hrs

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026; Tutorials.

Salary

Salary: $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay

Minimum qualifications

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 solid 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

Preferred qualifications: Teaching experience preferred

Relevant criterion

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
- other duties of administering the course

Closing Date: 08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT

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 Unit3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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📌 Sessional Instructional AssistantF - Diff Calculus for Math Sciences (emergency post) (Mississauga)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Mississauga