COG415H1S – Cognitive Science in Practice This course provides Cognitive Science students with opportunities to practice quantitative and qualitative evaluation and assessment methods in real world situations and juxtapose theory with practice. Placement activities will ground topics such as problem solving, logistics, decision making, etc., through practical application, individual and group / in-class critical reflection. Position: 1 Estimated Course Enrolment: 23 Estimated Teaching Assistant Support: none Class Schedule: Tuesdays 10am-1pm** **The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College. Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2027 - 30 April 2027 Winter semester Salary: $9,997.46 Sessional Lecturer1 $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term $10,699.21 Sessional Lecturer 2 $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer 3 $11,228.90 Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term Salary: 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. Minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree in Cognitive Science or a cognate field is required. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. preferred; experience teaching in a university environment preferred; relevant background in Cognitive Science required. Candidates should have previous experience in developing and delivering curriculum for university students; experience in teaching research methods and/or with experiential learning activities or service learning would be an asset. Experience teaching undergraduates and online software/Quercus an asset. Relevant Criterion: Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position. Description of Duties: 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. Application Process: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references preferably academic, evidence of teaching in the relevant area including student evaluations, if available, and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to: Leila Farrow, Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca. If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Leila Farrow at uc.academicservices@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083. A valid email address is required. Posting Date: Frida
