Sessional Lecturer - HIS262H1S, Canada: A Short History of Here
Date Posted: 06/10/2024
Req ID: 37812
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Department of History is seeking 1 Sessional Lecturer for the following course:
HIS262H1S, Canada: A Short History of Here
Designed for non-history students, this introductory survey fulfills the Society and Its Institutions breadth requirement. It is open to all who want to know more about Canada. Make sense of politics today and develop a deeper understanding of Canadian society and its institutions through study of the major events and demographic trends that have shaped the development of this country. Topics will include First Nations/newcomer relations (including treaties and the Truth & Reconciliation report), French/English relations (including Quebec separatism), regionalism, the North, economic history, constitutional developments, and the development of Canadian identity, including common symbols associated with Canada. No essay requirement. Instead, enhance your critical reading and thinking skills through short writing assignments and weekly discussions of tutorial readings. *This course will not count towards History program requirements or as a prerequisite for upper level courses*
Minimum qualifications
Master of Arts in History or related field required. Mastery of the subject area as related to the course description above required.
Preferred qualifications: PhD in History preferred. Demonstrated evidence of superior undergraduate teaching preferred. Previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable.
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Description of duties:
Course preparation, lecturing, marking. Supervision of TA(s) in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. There will be 24 hours of lectures in this course and one office hour per teaching week.
Duties of this position shall be performed at the campus on which the position is located.
Estimated Course Enrolment: 100 students.
Estimate of TA Support: 290 hours
Schedule: Thursdays 15:00-17:00 In-person lectures
Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
Rate of Pay:
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90 includes 4% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer 1, Long term: $9,930.79 includes 6% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77 includes 6% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer II, Long term : $10,326.61 includes 6% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76 includes 6% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer III, Long term : $10,570.01 includes 6% 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.
Application instructions: Applications should be emailed to history.cupe3@utoronto.ca and must include:
- application form available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form
- Updated CV
- teaching evaluations
- two letters of reference, sent directly from your referees, that address your teaching skills
Closing Date: 07/02/2024, 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.
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