Sessional Lecturer WDW152H1S - Order and Disorder II: Problems and Solutions

Sessional Lecturer for WDW152H1S Woodsworth One: Order and Disorder II: Problems and Solutions

 

Course number and title: WDW152H1S Woodsworth One: Order and Disorder II: Problems and Solutions


Course description:

Building on the questions and theoretical perspectives discussed in WDW151H1, this interdisciplinary seminar introduces students to some of the methods used by scholars and researchers in sociology, political science,
philosophy, and history to develop, test, and debate possible solutions to the problems of social order and disorder. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

 

Estimated course enrolment: 25


Estimated TA support: None

 

Number of positions: 1, see scheduling notes below.


Class schedule:

LEC0301: Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm


*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: January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026


Salary:
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

 

*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:
Minimum Master's Degree in a Social Science discipline or History required. Graduate work in a related field, teaching experience in an interdisciplinary subject area at the university level required.


Preferred qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred. Previous experience in teaching in an interdisciplinary program is desirable.


Description of duties:
The design, preparation and delivery of course content, including teaching lectures; the development and administration of assignments and tests; the marking and grading of student work, and the submission of grades to the College in accordance with established policies and procedures; coordination with the instructors of the other WDW 151H sections; the maintenance of reasonable hours of student contact outside scheduled classroom hours; and the use of Quercus (the web-based course management system) to communicate grades, announcements, course material and academic resources online.


Application instructions:
All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form, by email to cupe3.wdw@utoronto.ca. Please use the subject line Application for Sessional Lecturer WDW152H1S

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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