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[Sessional Lecturer] APS1090H: Risk Engineering

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Jul 27, 2024

[Sessional Lecturer] APS1090H: Risk Engineering

Date Posted: 07/26/2024
Req ID: 38919
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: APSC: Ofc of the Dean - Faculty General
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Position: Sessional Lecturer I (1 position available)

Course title and code: APS1090H: Risk Engineering

Course description: This course is a guided exploration of infrastructure planning through a fundamental understanding of first principles and discussion about their application to various aspects of the discipline. This will include strategic planning, cost, finance, risk, resilience, design and the different applications from facilities to utilities, disaster relief and policy development. Guest presentations by recognized Subject Matter Experts round out the practical appreciation with case studies. The course is accessible to undergraduates, while providing an essentially post-graduate perspective. Given the enormity of this field, detailed exploration of any of the lecture topics is not possible. Instead, students will be encouraged to read further into the topics of interest and directed to existing courses that explore the topic in greater detail.

Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 25 students

Estimated TA support: TBA

Class schedule: Timetable to be determined.

Sessional date of appointment: Fall Session Sept - Dec 2024.

Salary: Minimum level of pay is $9,457.89(Sessional Lecturer I), which includes vacation pay, and may increase depending on applicant’s level of experience and suitability for the position.

Qualifications: Applicants must have extensive experience in evidenced systems risk engineering across multiple industry sectors, including manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, and commercial real estate. A detailed understanding of through-life risk projection tools is necessary, including experience in independently validated financial reporting for sustainability using IFRS S1 & S2. Furthermore, applicants must have a deep understanding of the conceptual basis for intelligent risk transfer and the protection of through-life equity, as well as their analysis and implementation, and demonstrate currency in their practical application within an RBA framework. Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures in a clear voice and explaining concepts clearly. The ability to effectively translate these skills into an online format is preferred. Applicants must have experience teaching graduate level courses.

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.

Brief description of duties: Duties include: preparation of lectures and course materials; delivery of lectures; possible supervision of Teaching Assistants; setting and marking of projects, tests and exams; evaluation of final grades; contact with students.

To indicate interest in this position, please and send an updated CV and a completed application CUPE UNIT 3 form, downloaded from: https://gradstudies.engineering.utoronto.ca/files/2022/08/UNIT-3-Application-Form.pdf to gradstudies@engineering.utoronto.ca

David Duong, Graduate Engineering Affairs, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

44 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E4

Email: gradstudies@engineering.utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 08/11/2024, 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.

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.


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