Sessional Lecturer - CSCHF LEC; emerg

Course Information

Course Number and

Title:

CSC
413H5F LEC
101 – Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Course

Description:

An introduction to neural networks and deep learning. Back propagation and automatic differentiation. Architectures: convolutional networks and recurrent neural networks. Methods for improving optimization and generalization. Neural networks for unsupervised and reinforcement learning.

Number of Positions: 1

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Salary: Rate of pay for Sessional Lecturer is as follows:
Sessional Lecturer I = $14,381;
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term = $16,080;
Sessional Lecturer II = $16,080.

Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including: developing and delivering lectures; preparing tutorials, assignments, tests, and marking schemes; maintaining a course website; providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students through office hours, emails, the course website, and/or the course discussion board; writing the TA contract(s) for the course and supervising the TAs; managing the grading for the course, which is largely done by TAs;

doing any grading not handled by TAs; invigilating the final exam; managing the grades and submitting the final course grades; dealing with student petitions; and setting and grading a make-up exam if required. While there is a lot of room for creativity in course delivery, instructors will be expected to follow the basic content and style used by the faculty members who normally teach the course.

• Completion of a graduate degree in Computer Science or education.
• Advanced comprehension of the subject matter as evidenced by research activity, industry experience, or teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable currency and mastery.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

07/30/2026, 11:59PM EDT