Graduate Blog

New College is looking for several dynamic individuals to join their team of Residence Dons for the 2012/13 academic year. Graduate students who can demonstrate significant leadership experience and maturity are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and gain practical experience in conflict resolution, para-counselling, community building, and leadership. In return for their services, Dons are provided with a

self-contained suite suitable for single accommodation and a full meal plan for the residence year (early September to the end of April).

Applications are due Tuesday February 14th, 2012 at 4pm and are available online at: http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/current-students/residence-at-new-college/current-residents/living-at-new-college/residence-life/dons-in-residence/

CANADA/USA MATHCAMP is looking for graduate students as leaders for its 2011
session,

July 3 to August 7, 2011
Reed College, Portland, OR

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If you know anyone who may be interested, please forward this email to them.
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*"Becoming a mentor at Mathcamp was the single best professional choice I
made in grad school. I say this not because it was truckloads of fun, a
pleasant break from the research routine, and the start of some wonderful
friendships, though it was all that and more. The simple joy of working with
amazingly bright and talented high school students each summer renewed my
passion for mathematics when it sagged at the end of the academic year, and
reminded me why it was worth while to keep working through all of the doubts
and difficulties on the way to my thesis.*

*At Mathcamp, I learned to give lectures that are entertaining as well as
precise and informative. No seminar audience asks tougher questions than
Mathcampers. Once you can hold the attention and respect of twenty
Mathcampers for a full hour on a sunny summer afternoon, you have nothing to
fear from any seminar or colloquium audience in the country."
* *--Sam Payne, Assistant Professor at Yale and former Mathcamp mentor*

This summer, we invite you to:

* Be a leader in a vibrant community of talented and enthusiastic
high-school students and energetic faculty.
* Teach and learn what most interests you, in an atmosphere of freedom and
excitement.
* Be a friend and mentor to 110 marvelous kids.
* Be an architect of an experience that those 110 kids will cherish for
years.

The goal of Canada/USA Mathcamp is to provide an environment where talented
high-school students can interact with world-class mathematicians, explore
advanced topics in mathematics, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and
find a true intellectual peer group. The students, mostly between the ages
of 15 and 18, with a few exceptions as young as 13, come from all over the
United States, Canada, and the world. They are taught for the full five
weeks by graduate students and professors from the continent's top colleges
and universities, and a number of researchers are invited to give guest
lectures or lecture series. (This year we'll have John Conway, Avi
Wigderson, Moon Duchin, Sarah Koch, Jim Belk, Allan Adams, and Rebecca Saxe,
among others.)

We are looking for graduate students in pure and applied mathematics and
closely related disciplines who love (and are good at) both math and
teaching, and who share our enthusiasm for mentoring bright students. The
role of the graduate student mentors at Mathcamp is not a typical one: they
are not only active teachers and counselors, but are the camp's primary
leaders and organizers, helping to set the tone for the entire program.
There is no set curriculum: each mentor conceives and plans his or her own
classes. Beyond academics, mentors help to cultivate the rich life of the
camp by planning activities, setting camp policy, and serving as residential
counselors -- essentially running the camp.

The ideal candidate for this job must be ready to think of her- or himself
as a partner, not an employee. We seek interesting and creative
personalities to help bring the camp alive (and make it an exciting place to
work). Mentors must be willing to take responsibility and display immediate
initiative when the situation demands it; but they must also be good at
communicating and working with others to achieve broader goals. Flexibility
and tolerance for a certain degree of chaos are a must. Since women and
minority students often face a shortage of role models in mathematics, we
are especially eager to recruit mentors from these groups.

We may also be interested in hiring one mentor with experience in
Olympiad-level problem solving as a problem-solving instructor. As with
every mentor, this instructorship includes the opportunity to design and
teach classes in topics of interest (but, for this special position, with an
orientation towards problem solving when possible). Additionally, the
problem-solving instructor creates and coordinates the weekly team
problem-solving competition.

If you think you may be interested in being a Mathcamp mentor this summer,
please contact Eric Wofsey (waffle@math.harvard.edu) for more information
about the job and how to apply. If you are interested in being a problem
solving instructor, please specify this in your email. Equal consideration
will be given to all applications received by Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

Thanks for your interest in Mathcamp!

- Eric Wofsey (waffle@math.harvard.edu) for the Mathcamp 2011 Hiring
Commmittee

P.S. For more details about the camp, see our website:
http://www.mathcamp.org

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Commitment to Nondiscrimination

The Mathematics Foundation of America does not discriminate on the basis of
gender, race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital
status, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational
programs, admissions policies, employment practices, financial aid, or any
other programs. At Canada/USA Mathcamp, we strive to create a diverse
community that welcomes students and faculty from all backgrounds; we feel
that this diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

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It has just been brought to my attention that today is the
deadline to apply for a summer math instructorship at the St. George
campus.  If you are interested, please provide Donna (dbirch@math)
with a covering letter, your resume and the names of two references.


More information about the available positions can be found on 
the CUPE 3902 bulletin board near the math library.

 
                               Ida

The Department of Mathematics is looking for dedicated individuals to help
us fill the following two positions.  If you are interested in either
position please submit your resume and cover letter to Ms. Pamela Brittain
in the main mathematics office or through email at (pamb@math.utoronto.ca).
Further application information is found at the bottom of the posting.

Please ensure that you read descriptions carefully and that you meet the
basic eligibility criteria listed below:

Students MUST meet the basic eligibility criteria:
* MUST have qualified for financial assistance from the Ontario Student
Assistance Program (OSAP) for the current academic year.
* Be registered in at least 60% of a full course load at the University of
Toronto.
* Students who do not meet these criteria and can demonstrate financial need
MUST contact Admissions and Awards if they are interested in participating
in this program.

More information on the WorkStudy program can be found here:
http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/jobsearch/workstudy.aspx

Applications for both jobs should be received by September 15, 2010 however
positions will be filled as soon as possible with an anticipated start date
of September 7th, 2010.  Positions will be posted until filled or until
October 29, 2010.

Positions are open to the university community as a whole so please feel
free to pass this information along to people in other departments.

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Work-Study Position: Technical Assistant
NOC Code(s): BFA-114, NAT-216
Job Order Number: 2011.WC.1099
Skills:
- Analytical
- Communication
- Computer
- Data Management
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
Comfort with or ability to learn technology
Number of Vacancies: 1
U of T Campus: St. George
Position Description:
We are currently seeking a technical assistant to help develop and maintain
the departments technical requirements with respect to new outreach
initiatives. The new programs will have a large technical aspect associated
with them from podcasts and online lectures to interactive websites. There
will also be databases containing participate information.

Job duties include (but are not limited to):

* Assisting with website development and maintenance (possible graphic
design work if candidate posses skills)
* Helping maintain outreach databases
* Providing general assistance to current technical staff
* Liaising with Undergraduate, Library and Outreach coordinators in the
office and providing technical support
* Working with editing video/audio broadcasts, creating podcasts

Applicants will be expected to be able to work independently with minimal
supervision. A good degree of creativity and an interest in the development
of programming would be beneficial.

This position is geared towards helping the successful candidate develop and
improve their technical skills in a real world environment. They will work
with a team that is specialized in IT support and technology development. It
is well suited towards students studying, or with a background in,
computers.

Degree:
- Bachelors Level
- Masters Level
- Ph.D. Level
- Other

Industry: Education

Discipline:
- ANY Discipline

Hours of work available/week: 10

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Work-Study Position: High School Opportunities Assistant
NOC Code(s): BFA-114, SOC-410
Job Order Number: 2011.WC.1098
Skills:
- Communication
- Creative
- Interpersonal
- Organizational
Number of Vacancies: 1
U of T Campus: St. George
Position Description:
We are currently looking for an assistant to help with our developing high
school outreach programs. These programs focus on community outreach and
recruitment of mathematics students. Some specific programs will focus on
under represented groups in mathematics and science (women, minorities,
first in family to University, etc) others will focus on enrichment
opportunities for advanced students.

Job duties include (but are not limited to):

* Providing administrative assistance to the program organizer(s)
* Taking part in specific events (some weekend work may be required)
* Assisting with the development and implementation of high school programs
* Helping with development and moderation of website content
* Possible visits to local area high schools
* Assisting with advertising of programs

Applicants will be expected to be able to work independently with minimal
supervision. A good degree of creativity and an interest in the development
of programming would be beneficial.

This position is geared towards helping the successful candidate gain
experience working with, and developing programs, for high school students.
They will work with a team to create and develop our high school outreach
program. It is well suited towards students interested in pursuing education
or program development.

Degree:
- Bachelors Level
- Masters Level
- Ph.D. Level
- Other

Industry: Education

Discipline:
- ANY Discipline

Hours of work available/week: 10

Special features about the hours of work: Some weekend work may be required

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How to apply

Apply to Pamela Brittain, Executive Assistant to the Chair with resume and
covering letter

Email:
pamb@math.utoronto.ca

In person:
Department of Mathematics
40 St. George St.
Room 6290
Toronto ON
M5S 2E4

Fall 2010 Course Instructor & Teaching Assistant job postings
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~csms/jobs.html

NEW COLLEGE RESIDENCE
DONSHIPS FOR 2010-2011


New College is looking for several dynamic individuals to join our team of Residence
Dons for the 2010/11 academic year.  Applicants should be graduate or second-degree
students or undergraduate students who have completed at least 3 years of full time
study and can demonstrate significant leadership experience and maturity.


This exciting and challenging position requires individuals who can act as
responsible community leaders and role models, while also offering support, guidance
and academic advice to individual students.  This is a demanding role that requires
the successful applicants to take an active part in a busy and vibrant community as
well as provide on-call coverage, in rotation, for 3 residence buildings housing 786
undergraduate students.  The Don position is a "live-in" role that requires Dons to
maintain a visible presence in their community, respond to emergencies and provide
ongoing support to students as needed.


Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and gain practical
experience in conflict resolution, para-counselling, community-building and
leadership.  In return for their services, Dons are provided with a self-contained
suite suitable for single accommodation and a full meal plan for the residence year
(early September to end of April).


New College is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates
with experience in organizing or participating in extracurricular or co-curricular
clubs, course union's or student societies and who would enjoy sharing these
interests with a group of undergraduate students.


New College houses students from almost all faculties within the university;
therefore, we seek to recruit Dons from a wide variety of disciplines.  We expect
Dons to be enrolled in full time academic studies at the University of Toronto in
the 2010-2011 session.


Application forms are available online or from the
Office of Residence and Student Life
Wilson Hall Lounge, New College, 40 Willcocks Street
Telephone:  416.978.8875
Fax:  416.971.3072
E-mail:  new.residence@utoronto.ca
website:  www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/residence/reslife/dons.htm


Completed Applications (including application form,
statement of interest and experience, and r??sum??) and at least one
letter of reference from a former employer or volunteer supervisor  should be
submitted on or before
Sunday, May 30th, 2010


Applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified by email and must be
available for a short initial interview on either June 2nd or 3rd, 2010.  Following
the initial interview, a number of candidates will be invited to attend a second,
more in-depth interview to be held on either June 4th, 5th or 6th, 2010.
Full Interviews must be attended in person.


We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to clarify that only those
candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


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Office of Residence and Student Life
University of Toronto
40 Willcocks St
Toronto, ON  M5S 1C6
Email: new.residence@utoronto.ca<mailto:new.residence@utoronto.ca>
Web:
www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/residence.htm<http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/residence.htm>
Tel: (416)978-8875
Fax: (416)971-3072

For more information about T.A. opportunities at the Scarborough campus of the University of Toronto, please visit

http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~csms/jobs.html