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Sessional Instructional Assistant - JSU237H1S Intro to HIV/AIDS

Date Posted: 11/26/2024
Req ID: 40840
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Description:

 

Course number and title: JSU237H1: Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Health, Sexuality and Gender

 

Course description: A critical examination of the HIV/AIDS global pandemic from a multidisciplinary perspective and with an emphasis on sexuality. The course examines the basic biology of HIV/AIDS and then covers social, historical, political, cultural, gender, and public health aspects of HIV/AIDS. Attention is given to the distinct features of vulnerable and marginalized populations, prevention, treatment, drug development, and access to medicines.

 

Size of appointment: 150 hours

 

Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 students

 

Class schedule: Thursdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm

 

Sessional dates of appointment: January 02, 2025 - April 30, 2025

 

Salary: $52.26 per hour, plus 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 qualifications: PhD in public health, health studies, sociology of health, or related field.  

 

Preferred qualifications: Research experience in sociology of health, or social determinants of health, specifically in relation to HIV/AIDS, including: a historical understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the local and global sociopolitical contexts in which it has occurred. Experience teaching health studies to interdisciplinary students from sciences, social sciences, and humanities backgrounds. Experience working with an interdisciplinary teaching team.

 

Description of duties: Duties may include facilitating and/or delivering guest lectures, as part of a teaching team; grading assignments, tests, and exams; responding to student enquiries; holding office hours to meet with students, if applicable; occasional meetings with supervisor and teaching team.

 

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information of at least 2 references, and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Employment Application Form as one PDF file to sexual.diversity@utoronto.ca by 11:59pm, Tuesday, December 03, 2024. Applicants may also include previous teaching/course evaluations, if applicable.

 

Closing Date: 12/03/2024, 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

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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