University of Toronto
Job title:
Sessional Lecturer – DTS200Y1F – Introduction to Diaspora and Transnational Studies
Company
University of Toronto
Job description
Date Posted: 02/13/2025
Req ID: 41642
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Diaspora & Transnational Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course number and title: DTS200Y1F Introduction to Diaspora and Transnational StudiesCourse Description: This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of diaspora, with particular attention to questions of history, globalization, cultural production, and the creative imagination. Material will be drawn from Toronto and diasporic communities in other times and places. The position is for the second half of the course.Estimated course enrolment: 50Estimated TA support: 65 hoursClass schedule: Mondays 10:00-12:00, Wednesdays 10:00-12:00, Fridays 10:00-12:00
*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 Department.Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Delivery method: In-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change.Salary: Pay for half course including 4% vacation paySessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02Please note that should the 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 social sciences or humanities
- Background in areas related to diaspora and transnationalism, as well as ethnic and cultural studies, is required.
- Ability to teach online if public health issues require
Preferred qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of the subject area and demonstrated ability in university teaching.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
- Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.
Description of duties:
- Design, preparation, and weekly delivery of course content
- Coordination of an undergraduate course
- Providing scheduled office hours and/or electronic communication for academic counselling of students
- Setting and marking assignments in collaboration with the TA
- Supervising the TA
- Submitting grades
- Dealing with student inquiries, appeals and petitions
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: to Professor Ken MacDonald at [email protected] no later than the closing date of the job posting.Closing Date: 02/20/2025, 11:59PM EDT
**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.
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:01:13 GMT
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