Sessional Lecturer - MIE1414S - Human Factors in Transportation

Job description

Date Posted: 05/06/2026 Req ID: 47921 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: MIE1414S – Human Factors in Transportation Course description: The course will cover a wide range of human factors topics related to road transportation, in particular motor vehicle safety. The course provides an understanding of road user characteristics and limitations and how these affect design of traffic control devices and the roadway. The course topics include: history and scope of human factors in transportation; vision and information processing in the context of driving; driver adaptation; driver education, driver licensing and regulation; traffic control devices; crash types, causes, and countermeasures; alcohol, drug, and fatigue effects; forensic human factors. Estimated course enrolment (approximately): TBD: Estimated TA support: TBD: Class schedule: TBD: Sessional dates of appointment: January to April 2027 Salary: $15,000 (per half course inclusive of vacation pay) Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agre...