Sessional Lecturer - MSC1123H An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis
University of Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - MSC1123H An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis
Date Posted: 07/02/2024
Req ID: 38479
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Medicine
Department: Inst of Medical Science
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
MSC1123H S (0.25 FCE) An Introduction to Categorical Data Analysis
Categorical data is a type of qualitative data that involves grouping observations into categories instead of measuring them numerically. It is common form of data found in many branches of science, so the ability to work effectively with categorical data is an important skill for researchers to possess. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform and interpret categorical data analysis involving contingency tables and logistic regression models. The statistical software package R with the R Studio interface will be used. Both descriptive and inferential statistical methods will be covered.
Estimated course enrolment: 25
Estimated TA support: none
Class schedule: Online
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025
Salary In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement): Effective September 1, 2023
- Sessional Lecturer I - $18,915.79 (Y, full course) & $9,457.90 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 4 per cent vacation pay;
- Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $19,861.58 (Y, full course) & $9930.79 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
- Sessional Lecturer II - $20,243.53 (Y, full course) & $10,121.77 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
- Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $20,653.23 (Y, full course) & $10,326.62 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
- Sessional Lecturer III -$20,725.52 (Y, full course) & $10,362.76 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
- Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $21,140.03 (Y, full course) & $10,570.02 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master’s or PhD degree in Statistics/Biostatistics or related discipline. Applicants must have a solid understanding of generalized linear models, in general, and categorical data analysis, in particular. Applicants must have demonstrated effective teaching experience in a college or university setting. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience teaching categorical data analysis and prior experience teaching graduate students.
Duties: The sessional lecturer will be responsible for the following duties: preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration, and marking of assignments, tests, and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
To apply: Please email your CV and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form with “MSC1123H Sessional Lecturer” in the subject line to cc.medscience@utoronto.ca by August 1, 2024.
Closing Date: 08/01/2024, 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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