Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$55.25/hr
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Mississauga, ON · On-site
CA$55.25/hr
... cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. Topics include: graphic design, interaction, perception and cognition, communication, and ethics. Computational tutorials involve design review ...
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Mississauga, ON • On-site
CA$55.25/hr
Full-time
PTO
Posted 8 days ago
Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Req ID: 49992
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
Course number and title: STA313H5F Topics in Statistics (applications of Stat. Models) (emergency post)
Course description: An introduction to data visualization and the use of visual and interactive representations of data to support human cognition. This course covers visualization techniques and algorithms based on principles from graphic design, perceptual psychology, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction. Topics include: graphic design, interaction, perception and cognition, communication, and ethics. Computational tutorials involve design review, implementation, and testing of information visualizations.
Estimated course enrolment: 100
Number of positions: 1 SIA
Size of appointment: 100 hrs
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026; Tutorials.Thu: 5:00-6:00 PM
Salary: $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay
Minimum qualifications: Knowledge of probability models and statistical inference, sampling methods, R software
Preferred qualifications: Completion of the course and possibly other Stats courses with high grades, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant criterion: Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.
Description of duties: Running tutorials, office hours, Piazza, marking, test/exam invigilation, support students projects
How to apply: Completion of a Web Application Form: https://utapsta.utm.utoronto.ca/utap/
Closing Date: 08/27/2026, 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.
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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