Sessional Lecturer – PLA 1652 H1F: Introductory Studio in Urban Design and Planning

Date Posted: 06/25/2024

Req ID: 38196

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Geography

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

PLA 1652 H1F: Introductory Studio in Urban Design and Planning

Course Description: This introductory studio will focus on the phenomenon of density. As a concept, density refers not only to population and built environment, but also to the nature of social relations and the quality of urban life. Accordingly, the general purpose of this studio will be to explore the relationships between density, urban form and urban life. This investigation is organized around the development of urban design guidelines and plans for a typical residential block of central Toronto, with special attention to public space, street life, built form and other key issues of urban design.

Estimate of course enrollment: 12

Estimate of TA Support: None

Class Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm-6pm

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Salary: Sessional Lecturer I – $9,457.89. Sessional Lecturer I Long-term – $9,930.79. Sessional Lecturer II – $10,121.76. Sessional Lecturer II Long-term – $10,326.61; 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: A graduate degree in Urban Design, Planning or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Geography, Planning or a related field is preferred. Previous university level experience as a sole or co-instructor preferred. Completion of a professional development course on teaching preferred. Previous graduate level university teaching strongly preferred.

Brief description of duties: Preparing materials for lectures and class discussions; preparing course syllabi and selecting relevant readings; developing, administering, and marking course assignments, tests and exams; test/exam invigilation and holding regular office hours.

Closing Date and Procedure for a pool member to indicate interest in being considered for the position: To apply, please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if had previous teaching assignments), the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form and names for two possible references by July 16, 2024 to: 

Professor Sarah Wakefield, Graduate Chair

Department of Geography and Planning

Faculty of Arts and Science – University of Toronto

100 St. George Street, Room 5047

Toronto, ON M5S 3G3

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 07/16/2024, 11:59PM EDT

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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