Sessional Lecturer – URB336H1S: Creative Cities

Date Posted: 05/17/2024

Req ID: 37383

Faculty/Division: Innis College

Department: Urban Studies Program

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: URB336H1S – Creative Cities

Course description: A prominent thesis in the fields of planning and economic geography is that the presence of creative occupations in a city correlates positively with the overall health of urban regions. This course will investigate the nature of this link from theoretical and empirical perspectives and examine its potential usefulness in a planning/policy context.

Estimated TA support: N/A

Estimated enrolment: 30

Class schedule: Monday 19:00 — 21:00 (In-Person)

• Please note, 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 College.

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1st 2025 – April 30th, 2025

Salary: 

• Sessional Lecturer I $9,457.90 (includes 4% vacation pay)
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $9,930.79 (includes 6% vacation pay)
• Sessional Lecturer II $10,121.77 (includes 6% vacation pay)
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,326.62 (includes 6% vacation pay)
• Sessional Lecturer III $10,362.76 (includes 6% vacation pay)
• Sessional Lecturer III Long Term $10,570.02 (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.

Minimum qualifications:

• MA in related field
• At least 5 years of experience teaching at the university level
• At least 5 years of experience marking undergraduate essays
• Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness
• Ability to teach online if required

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD in related field

Description of duties:

The Sessional Lecturer will develop a detailed syllabus, teach the full course, conduct all grading and prepare and submit all final marks. In addition, the Sessional Lecturer will hold office hours each week, and answer student questions by email and/or appointment.

Application instructions: 

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to hr.innis@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 06/16/2024, 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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