University of Toronto

Date Posted: 06/27/2025

Req ID:43940

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts and Science

Department: Woodsworth College

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Background: Woodsworth College is committed to promoting accessibility and equity, and our core mission is to provide "the best educational experience for a diverse student body." The Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program is an access program offered by Woodsworth College that provides opportunity for students who do not meet the academic requirements for admission to the University of Toronto to qualify for admission to an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) degree program in the Faculty of Arts & Science. The program is designed for mature learners, and bridges the gap between prior formal education and the skills necessary for first-year university courses. As a low-barrier program for learners who have been away from studies for two or more years, classes are rich with diversity and life experience

Course description: This course focuses on mathematical concepts and skills needed for success in First Year university Math and Science courses. Students will develop quantitative reasoning abilities required to critique arguments and make decisions, and will gain a deep understanding of functions modeling relationships. The course highlights multiple representations of each topic, emphasizing connections, and workshop-style sessions enable students to strengthen the skills they learn. Open only to Academic Bridging Program students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Estimated course enrolment: 30 students

Class schedule: Mondays from 11:00am - 1:00pm, Thursdays 10:00am - 11:00am

• The delivery method for this course is currently In Person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

Salary:

SL1: $19,641.40, including vacation pay

SL1 Long Term: $21,020.07, including vacation pay

SL2: $21,020.07, including vacation pay

SL2 Long Term: $21,520.55, including vacation pay

SL3: $21,520.55, including vacation pay

SL3 Long Term: $22,060.71, including vacation pay

• 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: Master's Degree in Mathematics or related discipline. Graduate work in a related field and teaching experience at the university level required.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. and experience teaching in Woodsworth’s Academic Bridging Program or another university level access program preferred.

Description of duties: The design, preparation and delivery of course content, including teaching lectures; the development and administration of assignments and tests; the marking and grading of student work, and the submission of grades to the College in accordance with established policies and procedures; coordination with the instructors of other courses in Academic Bridging Science stream; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside scheduled classroom hours; and the use of Quercus (the web-based course management system) to communicate grades, announcements, course material and academic resources online.

Application instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to cupe3.wdw@utoronto.ca Please use the subject line Application for Sessional Lecturer ABP107Y1Y- Fall/Winter 2025-2026. Application materials should be received no later than Friday July 18, at 11:59pm ET

Open until filled.