Sessional Instructional Assistant CSC110Y5F Foundations of Comp Sci 1 (Autotesting)(Emerg Posting)

Description:

Course number and title : CSC110Y5F Foundations of Computer Science 1 (Autotesting)

Course description : An introduction to the field of computer science combining the tools and techniques of programming (using the Python programming language) with rigorous mathematical analysis and reasoning. Topics include: data representations; program control flow (conditionals, loops, exceptions, functions); mathematical logic and formal proof; representation of floating-point numbers and numerical computation; algorithms and running time analysis; software engineering principles (formal specification and design, testing and verification). Prior programming experience is not required to succeed in this course.

Estimated course enrolmen t: 320

Number of positions : 1 SIA

Size of appointment : 81 hrs

Sessional dates of appointment: November 9, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Tutorial/Lab Schedule:

Salary : $55.25/hour + 4% vacation pay

Minimum qualifications : Expertise with Python, pytests, doctests, and unit tests is required. Proficiency with setting up, maintaining, and running the infrastructure used for autotesting (MarkUs and its test cases) and detecting code similarity (e.g., MOSS, jPlag) is also required. Must be familiar with this course offering from UTM and the UTM compute infrastructure. Strong organizational skills and strong written/spoken English communication skills, including a demonstrated and consistent ability to complete work on time and with a high level of attention to detail.

Previous experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

Preferred qualifications : N/A

Description of duties :  The automarking position involves creating and running the autotests for Python programming assignments, labs, and practice problems. The automarking TA must be available to run these tests multiple times per week and to get results posted quickly, to give students rapid feedback. Running tests will occur on evenings, weekends, and during business hours. Prompt completion of these test cases with tight turnaround times is essential to the operation of this course and is a requirement for this role.

How to apply:  Completion of a Web Application Form:

Closing Date: 11/04/2026, 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.