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Sessional Lecture - SOC445H5F - Advanced Topics in Sociology

Course # and title:  SOC445H5F - Advanced Topics in Sociology

 

Course description:  An in-depth examination of selected topics in Sociology.  Topics vary from year to year and are noted on the timetable once confirmed.

 

Estimated course enrolment:  50

 

Estimated TA support:  100 hours (subject to enrolment figures)

 

Class schedule (Lectures):  Wednesdays  11am - 1pm

 

Sessional dates of appointment:  September 1 - December 31, 2025

 

Salary:  $9,820.70 for a Half course (incusive 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. 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. Applicants must include a description of the topic and the approach they would take for the course they are proposing.

 

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:  June 8, 2025

Closing Date:  June 8, 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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