Requisition Title

SIA – PHY136H5F Physics for Life and Environmental Sciences I (Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader)

Position Type

Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader

Course Title

PHY136H5F - Physics for Life and Environmental Sciences I

Course Description

A first-year Physics course for students who do not intend to pursue a Physics or an Astronomy program. This course is focused on providing students with conceptual understanding and problem solving skills through the study of physical phenomenon that include: Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion; Rotational Dynamics; Straightforward Harmonic Motion and Waves. Examples relevant for life and environmental sciences are emphasized.

Number of Positions (est)

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

Course Enrolment (est)

300 students

Hours of work (est)

63 hours

Class schedule

In-person delivery - tutorial and lab in alternate weeks. Tutorial: Friday 3 - 5pm & Lab: Friday 2 - 5pm

Sessional dates of appointment





September 2026 – December 2026

Salary

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

Qualifications

- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physics.
- Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required.
- Good communication skills are required as well.
- Previous TA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Physics laboratory and tutorial setting an asset.

Description of Duties

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

Closing date

August 26, 2026, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged and will be given priority for positions.

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📌 SIAF Physics For Life And Environmental Sciences I (laboratory Demonstrator / Tutorial Lead (Mississauga)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Mississauga