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Sessional Lecture - SOC384H5S: Media Ethics & Policy: Controversies in Mass Communication

Course # and title:  SOC384H5 - Media Ethics and Policy: Controversies in Mass Communication

 

Course description:  This course examines conflicts and controversies in the media.  The goal of the course is to analyze power struggles within the realm of the media in order to understand how they both reflect and can reinforce broader social inequalities.  Special emphasis is paid to the role of media policies and regulations.  Topics include censorship, violence, pornography, marketing, social media and privacy.

 

Estimated course enrolment:  60

 

Estimated TA support:  60 hours (subject to enrolment)

 

Class schedule (Lectures):  Tuesdays & Thursdays 1 - 3pm

 

Sessional dates of appointment:  July 1 - Aug 31, 2025

 

Salary:  Minimum stipend $9,457.89 for a Half course (inclusive of vacation pay)

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 qualification:

Candidates must have at least an M.A. or equivalent in Sociology or related discipline.  Previous experience teaching a similar course, and evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered in the course are preferred.

 

Preferred qualification:  N/A

 

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; supervising TA’s assigned to course; order all necessary readings.

 

Application instructions:

Application which includes a cover letter, CV and any relevant information must be submitted to the Chair c/o socbusiness.utm@utoronto.ca. Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

 

Posting End Date:  February 24, 2025

 

Closing Date: February 24, 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.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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