Date Posted: 06/28/2022
Req ID: 25534
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Urban Studies Program
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course number and title: URB437Y1 – Urban Experiential Learning in Toronto & the GTA
Course description: A method of studying city issues that combines readings, seminar discussions, and field trips with an 8 hour / week internship in the office of a municipal politician, local government, or non-profit organization. Readings focus on community development, urban planning, economic development and local governance.
Estimated TA support: N/A
Estimated enrolment: 20
Class schedule: Tuesdays 13:00-15:00 – In-person
*Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently In-Person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1st, 2022 – April 30th, 2023
Salary:
- Sessional Lecturer I: $16,979.33
- Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $17,738.50
- Sessional Lecturer II: $18,171.15
- Sessional Lecturer III: $18,603.79
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:
- MA in related field
- At least 5 years of experience teaching at the university level
- At least 5 years of experience marking undergraduate essays
- Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness
- Ability to teach online if required
Preferred qualifications:
- PhD in related field
Description of duties:
The Sessional Lecturer will develop a detailed syllabus, teach the full course, conduct all grading and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week, and answer student questions by email and/or appointment.
Application instructions:
Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, 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 to hr.innis@utoronto.ca.
Closing Date: 07/20/2022, 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
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