EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
General Information
Generally speaking, for Fall and/or Winter courses, we expect to make hiring decisions June through September; Summer course hirings occur in March/April (note, however, that we do not usually run summer courses). However, some decisions may be made earlier or later than these time frames, depending on circumstances. Unexpected vacancies may arise at any time.
Applications will be retained for twelve (12) months. Persons who submit applications and CVs will receive emailed job postings for specific positions for the subsequent twelve (12) months.
This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
For your information: Please note that, with respect to the hiring of Sessional Instructional Assistants, the Unit 3 collective agreement affirms that the provisions of Article 14:03(a) of the CUPE Local 3902, Unit 1 Collective Agreement (extending preference in hiring to students enrolled in the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Toronto or prospective graduate students who have made application to be so enrolled), take precedence as between Unit 1 and Unit 3.
American Studies – St. George – Posting
Job Posting for Course Instructor
USA310H1F/S: Approaches to American Studies
Posting date: April 19, 2012
Closing date for receipt of applications: May 17, 2012
The program in American Studies is seeking course instructors for the 2012-13 Academic year, for USA310H1F/S: Approaches to American Studies. Funds permitting, we will be offering a half-course in the Fall term 2012 and Winter term 2013.
Description:
USA310H1F/S: Approaches to American Studies. USA 310H1 Approaches to American Studies is an in-depth, interdisciplinary examination of a specific question concerning U.S. history, politics, and/or culture. Topics may include African-American expressive culture; meanings of citizenship; consumerism; geographies of fear; visual culture and the body; food politics and identities. Focus varies depending on instructor. Major emphases include reading critically and the initial steps of conducting original research.
Description of Duties:
Duties include the design of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by December 21, 2012 0r April 30, 2013; holding regular office hours.
Enrolment: The course has a projected enrolment cap of: 45.
Estimate of TA Support: N/A
Timetable: Tuesdays 10am-12 pm
Dates of appointment: September 1 to December 31, 2012; January 1 – April 30, 2013
Salary: $6,975.15 (including vacation pay)
Qualifications:
A PhD candidate in American Studies, history, English literature, political science, Aboriginal studies, anthropology, art history/visual culture studies, ethnic studies, geography, women and gender studies, religion, media studies, communication, music, sexuality studies or other similar areas with a focus on the interdisciplinary approach to United States history, politics, and culture. Applicants should be PhD candidates in the relevant subject area; be interdisciplinary in approach. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, and previous experience teaching a similar course are both highly desirable.
Final availability of the position is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration and the determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.
Application Process:
Applications should include: a letter of application; a c.v.; a draft syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations); the name(s) of one or more qualified referees.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. The Departmental Hiring Policy is available in the Department office and in the CUPE Local 3902 office.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Policy, the University of Toronto encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
American Studies – St. George – Posting
Job Posting for Course Instructor
USA401H1S: Approaches to American Studies
Posting date: April 19, 2012
Closing date for receipt of applications: May 17, 2012
The program in American Studies is seeking a course instructor for the 2012-13 Academic year, for USA401H1S: Topics in American Studies II. Funds permitting, we will be offering a half-course in the winter term 2013.
Description:
USA401H1S: Topics in American Studies. USA401H1 is an in-depth, interdisciplinary seminar of a specific question concerning U.S. history, politics, and/or culture. Topics may include African-American expressive culture; meanings of citizenship; consumerism; geographies of fear; visual culture and the body; food politics and identities. Focus varies depending on instructor. Major emphases include reading critically and conducting original research for a 20 page research paper.
Description of Duties:
Duties include the design of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams, calculation and submission of grades (including any grading or submission of grades not completed by April 30, 2013; holding regular office hours.
Enrolment: The course has a projected enrolment cap of: 18.
Estimate of TA Support: N/A
Timetable: Tuesdays 12-2 pm
Dates of appointment: January 1 – April 30, 2013
Salary: $6,975.15 (including vacation pay)
Qualifications:
A PhD candidate in American Studies, history, English literature, political science, Aboriginal studies, anthropology, art history/visual culture studies, ethnic studies, geography, women and gender studies, religion, media studies, communication, music, sexuality studies or other similar areas with a focus on the interdisciplinary approach to United States history, politics, and culture. Applicants should be PhD candidates in the relevant subject area; be interdisciplinary in approach. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, and previous experience teaching a similar course are both highly desirable.
Final availability of the position is contingent upon enrolment, budgetary consideration, and the determination of appointments as governed by the collective agreement.
Application Process:
Applications should include: a letter of application; a c.v.; a draft syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations); the name(s) of one or more qualified referees.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. The Departmental Hiring Policy is available in the Department office and in the CUPE Local 3902 office.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Policy, the University of Toronto encourages applications from qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
