Date Posted: 07/07/2022
Req ID: 25788
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description: In this course students will analyze business cases, read academic studies, and interact with guest lecturers to gain familiarity with the major challenges that entrepreneurs encounter in successfully bringing innovations to market. Topics to be addressed include market and industry analysis, managing value chains, competing and positioning in the marketplace, negotiating for and obtaining financial resources, defining a business model, writing a business plan, and growth and exit strategies.
In addition to more “traditional” lectures, there will be a number of guest lectures, especially in the second half of the course, provided from practitioners in different areas of interest, including current entrepreneurs, technologists, early-stage investors, and IP lawyers.
Number of positions: One (1) position
Estimated course enrolment: 50 Students
Class schedule: 1 (2 hour block weekly Wednesdays 17:00-19:00)
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Salary: Minimum $8,489.67 as per CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement (includes 4% vacation)
*Pay listed is based on if course is taught by 1 pay instructor at the rank of Sessional Lecturer I
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications are an advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a relevant discipline (completed), or for non-University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualifications, professional designation or professional experience; an MBA is highly preferable. We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.
Description of duties: All 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, holding regular office hours and maintaining reasonable availability for student contact. Liaise with Director of MBiotech and other IMI faculty in development and delivery of course.
Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- A Unit 3 application form available online at https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi/sites/files/imi/public/shared/pdfs/CUPE3902ApplicationForm%20-%20IMI.pdf
Application letters should be addressed to:
Dr. Leigh Revers
Director, Master of Biotechnology
Please submit current curriculum vitae with cover letter to: Patrice.lee@utoronto.ca. Include IMI 400H5F SL Application in the subject line.
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, LGBTQ 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.c
Closing Date: July 22, 2022, 11:59PM EDT
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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.