Sessional Lecturer - MIE1403F - Analytical Methods in Human Factors Research
University of Toronto · Toronto, Ontario, CA
Date Posted: 05/06/2026 Req ID: 47911 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng Campus: St.
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Date Posted: 05/06/2026 Req ID: 47911 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes Description: Course number and title: MIE1403F – Analytical Methods in Human Factors Research Course description: The course covers a variety of topics in Human Factors / Ergonomics research related to the acquiring, analysing, and modelling of human behavioural data. Topics to be covered include the following (in approximate order of presentation): Selecting Measures for Human Factors Research; Psychophysical methods of measurement: – Classical psychophysical methods – Signal Detection Theory – Indirect and direct subjective scaling; Protocol Analysis – Interviewing and Questionnaires – Knowledge Elicitation; Estimating mental workload & situational awareness; Manual Control – Tracking paradigms – Modelling of human manual control performance. Estimated course enrolment (approximately): TBD: Estimated TA support: TBD: Class schedule: TBD: Sessional dates of appointment: September to December 2026 Salary: $15,000 (per half course inclusive of vacation pay) Please note that should...