Date Posted: 02/27/2023
Req ID: 29909
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Management
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description:

Course Code and Title:

MGEC11H3 Introduction to Regression Analysis

Course Description:

This course will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain and analyze economic data, providing an introduction to the use and interpretation of regression analysis. Students will learn how to estimate regressions, undertake hypothesis tests, and critically assess statistical results. Students will be required to write a major analytical report. Enrolment is limited to students registered in programs requiring this course.

Lecture Section:

L01 Thursdays 1 pm to 3 pm; L02 Tuesdays 5 pm to 7 pm (Y Course)

Course Enrolment (Est):

60 each

Qualification:

Minimum: Demonstrated teaching excellence, currency in and mastery of the subject area. Demonstrated mastery of R programming language: Please provide R code written in the past year for an academic output in application along with a copy of the academic output.

Preferred: (in addition to minimum) Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidacy in a relevant area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course at the undergraduate (university) level.

Duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades, holding regular office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student and administrative contact, supervision of T.A. assigned to course.

Estimated TA Support (Hours):

Approximately 50 minutes per student enrolled over 30

Application Instructions:

DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS THROUGH SUCCESSFACTORS

All applicants who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application form, updated curriculum vitae (including a valid email address) and applicable teaching evaluations (if available) online: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/webapps/cupehiring/dept/mgtu/app/sl E-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: March, 17, 2023, 11:59 PM

Please refer to the official timetable for times and offerings: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~registrar/index.php?mod=scheduling&req=timetable&sess=&course2=&submit2

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.

In considering qualified applicants, teaching excellence, currency in and mastery of subject area; previous experience in teaching a similar course at undergraduate (university) level or similar environment; several years related professional experience shall be the criteria used in the selection of the most qualified candidate in accordance with Article 14:12.

Examples of similar courses are called exclusions within the U of T Calendar found at: https://utsc.calendar.utoronto.ca/search-courses

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity- deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Classes will be in-person and run as follows:

F Courses - Monday, May 8, 2023, to Monday, June 19, 2023
S Courses - Monday, June 26, 2023, to Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Y Courses - Monday, May 8, 2023, to Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Exam period is as follows:
F Courses - Tuesday, June 20, 2023, to Saturday, June 24, 2023
S Courses - Saturday, August 12, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023
Y Courses - Saturday, August 12, 2023, to Friday, August 25, 2023

Note: All positions involve the completion of all course grading. You must be available throughout the exam period as exams are scheduled centrally and individual preferences for exam times/dates cannot always be accommodated.

TA Support: Approximately 50 minutes per student enrolled over 30

Salary: The Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $9,182.42 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer I-Long Term $9,641.54 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $9,826.95 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer II-Long Term rate of pay will be $10,025.84 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer III rate of pay will be $10,060.93 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay. Sessional Lecturer III-Long Term rate of pay will be $10,262.15 for a half course inclusive of vacation pay.

Closing Date: 03/17/2023, 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.

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.