Lecturer Job at University of Toronto

University of Toronto Toronto, ON

$9,458 a month

Date Posted: 05/16/2023
Req ID: 31258

Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Transitional Year Programme
Campus: St. George (Downtown)


Description:
Writing Essays is a couse offered in collaboration with Innis College and introduces the fundamentals of essay writing within an interdisciplinary context. Includes the history of the essay and its various rhetorical modes (narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative), with a focus on humanities and social sciences essays.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a doctorate degree in English and in-depth knowledge of Transitional Year Programme (TYP) student supports, curriculum, and culture. Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-oppressive/social-justice approaches to education. Familiarity with Quercus and online/remote instructional methods. Previous coursework in English or academic writing fundamentals.


Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work experience, and/or coursework relating to anti-oppression and/or social-justice approaches to post-secondary education. In-depth knowledge of the University of Toronto community and University of Toronto student experience an asset. Knowledge of/experience with adult education and the University of Toronto. Experience advising students and providing academic support.


Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief written screening question and/or an interview. No other offers or notices of the outcome of the applications are authorized.


Duties:

The duties as governed by Article 7:03 of the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 3902 Unit 3 will include:

  • Preparation of a course syllabus for WWR103H1S.
  • Preparation and presentation of course materials for lectures and tutorials to help students succeed in academic writing and academic skills building, including time management, note taking, study skills, preparation for writing, dealing with the stresses and complications of academic writing.
  • Schedule and conduct weekly office hours to offer counselling for students with respect to academic progress and assist them in obtaining appropriate counseling for non-academic matters.
  • Evaluating attendance and course participation for teaching WRR103H1S.
  • Attending regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
  • Submitting marks for assessments associated with WRR103H1S.


Salary:
$9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay)


Estimated Course Enrolment:
25


Sessional Dates:
The course will be offered over the Winter term (January 2024 - April 2024)


Class Schedule:
TBD


TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter, CV/Resume, and teaching statement in the same PDF document to 'typ.office@utoronto.ca'. Include ‘WRR103 - SL Application’ in the subject line.

Closing Date: 06/05/2023, 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.




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