Requisition Title: SIA – PHY347H5S Optics (Lab Demonstrator & Tutorial Leader)
Position Type: Lab Demonstrator & Tutorial Leader
Course Title: PHY347H5S Optics
Course Description: The course will focus on wave optics and introduce students to modern optics and the quantum nature of light. Topics may vary but will include: electromagnetic waves and the propagation of light, basic coherence concepts and the interference of light, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, Fresnel equations, polarization of light, birefringence, blackbody radiation and principles of laser operation.
Number of Positions (est): 1 position. * Positions are dependent on actual course enrolment, and are not guaranteed.
Course Enrolment (est): 15 students
Hours of work (est): 56 hours
Class schedule: In-person delivery on Thursdays 1 – 4pm.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 2026 – April 2026
Salary: CUPE3902 Unit 3 Salaries. The rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Qualifications: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics. Sound knowledge in contents covered in the course required. Previous TA/SIA experience marking assignments, quizzes, tests and/or final exam and working with undergraduate students in Physics tutorial and lab setting an asset to be able to demonstrate and deliver course content consistently within the UofT's standards. Good communication skills are required as well.
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: December 15, 2025, 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 via MS Forms and email your latest CV to cpstajobs.utm@utoronto.ca.
