SL154461-Fall 2020-CIS*1910 Discrete Structures in Computing

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
School of Computer Science
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2020
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
1
Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?
A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course: 
No
Course Details
Course Number: 
CIS*1910
Course Name: 
Discrete Structures in Computing
Course Format: 
Other
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
This course is an introduction to discrete structures and formal methodologies used in computer science, including Boolean algebra, propositional logic, predicate logic, proof techniques, set theory, equivalence relations, order relations, and functions. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FALL 2020 WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE DELIVERY: Courses posted as ‘Other’ may have to pivot to an alternative delivery format (see https://opened.uoguelph.ca/academic-continuity) in the case that requirements placed on the University and its employees by public health bodies, local, provincial, and federal governments necessitate such a mid-semester transition. Requirements for Fall 2020 course delivery include: -Course should be designed and delivered within an inclusive and accessible learning environment consistent with the principles of Universal Instructional Design (see: https://opened.uoguelph.ca/student-resources/Universal-Instructional-Design). -Course learning activities and assessments are to be created to easily accommodate alternative/remote teaching delivery methods. -Submission of a final and deferred exam, if applicable, to Department ahead of the exam period. -Plan to offer final exam, if applicable, in a modified format other than face-to-face. -Courses that will be delivered in alternative formats and no additional payment will be provided for delivering courses in new format.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
299 - split into two sections, one being taught be a faculty member and one offered as a SL position
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
TA Coordination Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Preparation of lectures, lab materials, assignments, and exams.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Masters in Computer Science or related field.
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Successful completion, with very good standing, of a similar course, and an advanced, demonstrated knowledge of the subject areas and the corresponding mathematical language. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate mathematical and computer science concepts to students effectively, both in written form and verbally.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD related to field
PhD in Computer Science or related field.
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level.
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Successful teaching of a similar course and of a large course section with multiple TA's.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
As required, see WebAdvisor for details
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
September 8, 2020 to December 24, 2020
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,430.26 (effective 2019/20)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, July 27, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
socspost@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Minglun Gong, Director School of Computer Science

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