Sessional Instructional Assistant - MAT244H5F - Differential Equations I (emergency post)

Date Posted: 08/05/2026

Req ID: 49721

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

Course number and title: MAT244H5F Differential Equations I (emergency post)

Course description: Ordinary differential equations of the first and second order, existence and uniqueness; solutions by series and integrals; linear systems of first order; linearization of non-linear systems. Applications in life and physical sciences. Power series solutions, boundary value problems, Fourier series solutions, numerical methods.

Estimated course enrolment: 120

Number of positions: 1

Size of appointment: 40 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 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

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.

Closing Date

08/07/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Corporate Information

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.

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