SIA - PHY136H5F Physics for Life and Environmental Sciences I (Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Lead

Requisition Title: SIA – PHY136H5F Physics for Life and Environmental Sciences I ( Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader) Position Type : Laboratory Demonstrator/Tutorial Leader Course Title : PHY136H5F - Physics for Life and Environmental Sciences I Course Description : A first-year Physics course for students who do not intend to pursue a Physics or an Astronomy program. This course is focused on providing students with conceptual understanding and problem solving skills through the study of physical phenomenon that include: Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion; Rotational Dynamics; Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves. Examples relevant for life and environmental sciences are emphasized. Number of Positions (est) : 1 position. * Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed. Course Enrolment (est): 300 students Hours of work (est) : 63 hours Class schedule : In-person delivery - tutorial and lab in alternate weeks. Tutorial: Friday 3 - 5pm & Lab: Friday 2 - 5pm Sessional dates of appointment : September 2026 – December 2026 Salary : CUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries . The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Qualifications : B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Good communication skills are required as well. Previous TA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Physics laboratory and tutorial setting an asset. Description of Duties : Duties will include laboratory demonstrations, leading tutorials, marking laboratory reports, and/or quizzes/assignments. May also include invigilation of term tests and/or final exam. Closing date: August 26, 2026, 11:59pm. Returning pool members with intention to accept positions are highly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for positions. Application instructions : Please submit your application by completing this Unit 3 Application Form and email it along with your latest CV to cpstajobs.utm@utoronto.ca .