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Sessional Lecturer - GER100Y/101H Introduction to German

Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures

Emergency Job Posting: Course Instructor Position
Posted on December 11, 2024

 

The German Studies Program seeks 1 Course Instructor for the following course

GER100Y1/GER101H1 LEC0501 – Introduction to German
2rd term: January 1 – April 30, 2025

 

 

GER100Y1/GER101H1 L0501: Introduction to German

Lectures on Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
See departmental website for course description at: http://german.utoronto.ca/undergraduate-programs/undergraduate-courses/

 

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant training in digital pedagogy and online learning platforms and with past experience in teaching German language courses, as well as proven excellence in communication and cooperation skills.  Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a minimum of B2+ level language proficiency skills. New instructors are strongly encouraged to enroll in GER1820H – Methods in Teaching German concurrent to their first appointment.

 

Relevant Criterion

Past teaching experience is the more relevant criterion than the need to acquire experience in respect of this posted position.

 

Duties Include

Course preparation / Lecturing 4 hours per week / Providing scheduled in-person office hours for academic counselling of students (2 hours per week) / Attending pre-term instructor meeting before class starts / Attending coordination meetings & regularly corresponding with coordinator / Designing tests and exams / Invigilating tests & exams / Grading assignments, tests & exams.

 

Number of Positions: 1

 

Estimated TA support: N/A

 

Estimated Course Enrollment: 30 students

 

Rate of Pay: Sessional 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 - $10,570.02 (inclusive of vacation pay)

 

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter, updated C.V. (including previous teaching evaluations, if applicable), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and one letter of reference by December 13, 2024. Applications should be sent electronically to:

 

Fan Jia
Undergraduate Administrator & Communications Officer
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
E-mail: german.undergradadmin@utoronto.ca

 

 

 

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.

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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.

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