Sessional Lecturer - CSCH- Engineering Software Systems

Sessional Lecturer – CSC
302H1S – Engineering Large Software Systems

Date Posted: 05/22/2026

Req : 48245

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Computer Science

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: CSC
302H1S - Engineering Large Software Systems, LEC
5101

This is a 0.5 FCE appointment.

Course description: An introduction to the theory and practice of large-scale software system design, development, and deployment. Project management; advanced UML; reverse engineering; requirements inspection; verification and validation; software architecture; performance modelling and analysis.

Estimated TA support: one 60‑hour TA position for every 30 students.

Delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or Department.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Rates in the collective agreement shall prevail if they differ.

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the topic area of the course.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Teaching experience at the university level or equivalent industry level.

• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Science.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.

• Preparing and delivering lectures in person on campus as scheduled.
• Handling course administration including maintaining the course website on Quercus; developing marking schemes/syllabus; planning tutorial content (when applicable); developing course assessments including assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, and final assessments.
• Providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students through office hours, email, and the course website or bulletin board.
• Preparing the breakdown of hours for TA duties and supervising the TAs.
• Ensuring tutorials and/or labs are delivered appropriately by the TAs as applicable.
• Managing the grading for the course, largely performed by the TAs, and carrying out any grading not handled by the TAs.
• Invigilating term tests and the final exam when applicable.
• Managing grades, including timely completion and release of grades and feedback to students throughout the term; submitting final course grades (due May 7, 2027).

Instructors should follow the basic content and style used by existing faculty, obtain approval for substantial changes, and consult the department’s Teaching Support group when creating the syllabus and assessments.

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