Sessional Lecturer - COG415H1S - Cognitive Science in Practice

Date Posted : 10 / 11 / 2024

Req ID : 40059

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : University College Prog

Campus :   St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description :

Course Number and Title : COG415H1S – Cognitive Science in Practice

Course Description : This course provides Cognitive Science students with the 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.

Estimated Course Enrolment :  23 students

Estimated TA Support : none

Class Schedule :  Thursdays, 10 : 00 am – 1 : 00 pm

• 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.

Sessional Dates of Appointment : 1 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 (Winter semester)

Salary : $9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer1)

9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)

10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer 2)

10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)

10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer 3)

10,570.02 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)

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.

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.

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