Date Posted: 06/29/2022
Req ID: 25493
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: New College Programs
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health Program at New College seeks a sessional lecturer from September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 to teach the following course:
Course Name: BPM330H1F – MINDFULNESS-INFORMED INTERVENTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Course Description: An exploration of the current interest in incorporating mindfulness into biomedical mental health interventions. Examines the concept of mindfulness closely to see how mindfulness is implicitly a component of biomedical psychological theories and interventions may also enrich those interventions, contributing novel Asian-derived perspectives to biomedical theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on the innovative contributions of Asian-derived aspects of mindfulness to better understand the structure of the embodied mind in the context of biomedical psychological intervention.
Estimated Course Enrolment: 100 students
Estimated TA Support: 175 hours
Class Schedule: Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Note: This course will be delivered in-person. However, please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department
Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Salary: $8,489.67 (Sessional Lecturer I) – $8,869.25 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term) – $9,085.58 (Sessional Lecturer II) – $9,301.90 (Sessional Lecturer III)
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications: Completed or nearly completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) in an area related to Buddhist Studies, Mindfulness, and/or the intersections between Buddhism and Psychology. Teaching experience required.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience at the university level preferred.
Description of Duties: Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; TA supervision and holding regular office hours.
Application Process: Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application; an updated curriculum vitae; names and contact information (email and phone) for two referees or two reference letters; evidence of teaching in the relevant area, including student evaluations if available; and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form.
Applications should be sent to:
BUDDHISM, PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH
c/o New College Program Administrator
E-mail: nc.hiring@utoronto.ca
Application deadline: July 25, 2022
Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered. Do not submit your application via this website.
Closing Date: 07/25/2022, 11:59PM EDT
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The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.