Date Posted: 06/29/2022
Req ID: 25496
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: New College Programs
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The International Foundation Program seeks a Sessional Lecturer from September 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023 for the following course:
Course Name: IFP100Y1Y – THEMES IN WORLD HISTORY
Course Description: Surveys the development of human societies from their origins to the present using examples from across the world. Topics may include the environment; cultural development and interaction; the creation and nature of belief systems; political, economic and social structures; gender relations; and the relationship between global patterns and local developments
Estimated Course Enrolment: 250 students
Estimated TA Support: 2,175 hours
Class Schedule:
Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tutorials will be held at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.; Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 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 – April 30, 2023
Salary: $16,979.33 (Sessional Lecturer I) – $17,738.50 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term) – $18,171.15 (Sessional Lecturer II) – $18,603.79 (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: PhD in History or related field required.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable. Experience teaching within a pathway or conditional acceptance program. Experience teaching within the IFP program preferred.
IFP100Y1Y is one of four core courses in the International Foundation Program which is a conditional admission program for international students who need to meet the university’s language requirement for admission. Upon successful completion of the program, students retain the credit earned from this course which counts towards their degree requirement in the faculties of Arts & Science, Architecture, and Music. As such, this is a high stakes course for students and the instructor of IFP100Y1 works closely with program staff and lead instructors of the three other support courses. These support courses include a reading and writing course, a listening and speaking course, and an academic skills course that scaffold skills required for successful completion of IFP100Y1Y.
The salary will be the minimum rates in the collective agreement (as noted above) plus an additional 4% stipend to account for the following duties: Over the course of this appointment, the Sessional Lecturer will be required to attend approximately 30 hours of meetings with the International Foundation Program Director, Assistant Academic Director and Lead Instructors to coordinate the sequence of assignments, assessments, and learning outcomes with the language courses. Meetings may commence in August 2022. Attendance at a student orientation is required on September 6th, 2022.
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 by July 25, 2022.
Applications should be sent to:
International Foundation Program
c/o New College Program Administrator
E-mail: nc.hiring@utoronto.ca
Electronic applications preferred.
Only applications submitted to the email address listed above will be considered. Do not submit your application to 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.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
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.