Sessional Lecturer – WGS340H1S – Women and Revolution in the Middle East

Date Posted: 07/15/2024

Req ID: 38619

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Women and Gender Studies Institute

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: WGS340H1S – Women and Revolution in the Middle East

Course Description: This course examines the complex and conflictual relations between women and revolutionary struggles and focuses on a number of theoretical and empirical issues relevant to the Middle East and North Africa context.

Enrolment Estimate: 40 students

Estimated TA Support: 120 hours

Class Schedule: Monday 3pm-5pm

The delivery method for this course is currently 100% in person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Women and Gender Studies Institute.

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

Salary (includes vacation pay):

$9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer I);

$9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term);

$10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer II);

$10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term);

$10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer III)

$10,570.02 (Sessional Lecturer III Long Term);

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: Completed Ph.D. with a scholarly background in areas related to the specific course required.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience of a similar course at the university level. Experience using online teaching and learning platforms, apps, and software is also preferred.

Description of Duties:

• Preparing the syllabus, reading list and lecture materials
• Delivering lectures
• Developing, marking and administering course assignments, tests and final assessments
• Holding regular office hours
• Communicating with students via email and Quercus
• Supervising a teaching assistant(s), including overseeing grading and providing guidance concerning engagement with students

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching similar courses (if applicable), two letters of reference and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form by Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Applications should be sent to:

Undergraduate Coordinator

c/o Paul Tsang, WGSI Business Officer

Women and Gender Studies Institute,

Email: wgsi.bo@utoronto.ca and cc wgsi.admin@utoronto.ca

Applications and CVs should be submitted by e-mail.

Closing Date: 08/07/2024, 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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