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Sessional Lecturer - GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone

Date Posted: 06/05/2025
Req ID: 42547
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

 

Course number and title: GLA2111H Research Methods for Capstone (LEC0101) & (LEC0102)

 

Course Description: 

In this course students will learn the basics of research and project design. Students will learn how to conduct a literature review, construct a research questions and hypotheses, conduct case study analysis from both primary and secondary data. As the course is a gateway to working on client projects in the second semester as part of GLA2000H Capstone Seminar, students will learn how to work with clients, how to work in teams, presentation skills, memo and report writing. 

 

Estimated course enrolment: 50 per section

 

Estimated TA support: 150 hours

 

Class schedule: Wednesday 10am-Noon (LEC0101) & 2-4pm (LEC0102)

 

*The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

 

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

 

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $18,915.79 ($9,457.90 per section)

Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term - $19,861.58 ($9,930.80 per section)

Sessional Lecturer II - $20,243.53 ($10,121.77 per section)

Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term - $20,653.23 ($10,326.62 per section)

Sessional Lecturer III - $20,725.52 ($10,362.76 per section)

Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term - $21,140.03 ( $10,570.02 per section)

 

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 Political Science. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in this field.

 

Description of duties: Developing the syllabus, teaching two 2-hour lectures per week at the graduate level, providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students, preparing and delivering course material; preparing and delivering assignments and tests; marking student work and submitting grades.

 

Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to mga@utoronto.ca. 

Closing Date: 07/03/2025, 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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