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Sessional Lecturer - STA258H5S LEC104 Stats with App Prob (emerg posting)
Date Posted: 11/11/2026
Req ID: 50986
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description
Course Number and Title: STA258H5S LEC104 Statistics with Applied Probability
Course Description: A survey of statistical methodology with emphasis on the relationship between data analysis and probability theory. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, limit theorems, sampling distribution, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency tables and count data, simple linear regression. A statistical computer package will be used.
Course Enrolment (Estimated): 100
Number of Positions: 1
TA Support: 50 hrs per 35 students enrolled per semester
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
Salary: Rate of pay for Sessional Lecturer I is $15,000 for a half course (inclusive of vacation pay).
Class Schedule: in person - Friday 15:00 - 18:00
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Statistics, completed or nearly complete. Exceptional candidates with a Masters in Statistics will be considered. Advanced comprehension of the subject matter as evidenced by research activity and/or advanced teaching experience. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable currency and mastery.
Description of Duties: Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including: planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments and tests and marking schemes; providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, emails, etc.; invigilating the final exam; managing the grades and submitting the final course grades; dealing with student petitions, setting and grading a make-up exam if required.
How to apply: If interested, please reply to: jobsmcs.utm@utoronto.ca with the following information: 1) CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Employment Application Form: https://uoft.me/CUPE- 3902-Unit-3-Application-Form; 2) your current CV.
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 position
Closing Date: 11/16/2026, 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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Indigenous Substantiation Process
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.
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Responsibilities
Plan and deliver lectures, tutorials, assignments, tests, and marking schemes for a university statistics course, while providing student support outside class. Invigilate the final exam, manage and submit course grades, and handle student petitions and any required make-up exams.
Requirements
A completed or nearly completed Ph.D. in Statistics is required, although exceptional candidates with a master's degree in Statistics may be considered. Candidates should demonstrate advanced subject knowledge through research or teaching experience, strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; teaching excellence and current mastery of the subject are preferred.
Skills
- Statistics
- Applied Probability
- Statistical Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- Limit Theorems
- Sampling Distributions
- Point and Interval Estimation
- Hypothesis Testing
- Contingency Tables
- Count Data
- Simple Linear Regression
- Statistical Software
- Teaching
- Course Planning
- Grading
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- Education
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Keywords
- Statistics
- Applied Probability
- Statistical Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Probability Theory
- Descriptive Statistics
- Limit Theorems
- Sampling Distributions
- Point Estimation
- Interval Estimation
- Hypothesis Testing
- Contingency Tables
- Count Data
- Simple Linear Regression
- Statistical Computer Package
- University Teaching
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Assignments
- Tests
- Marking Schemes
- Final Examination
- Course Grades
- Student Petitions
- Research
- Curriculum Planning
