Sessional Lecturer Position, Winter Term 2006

The Equity Studies Program seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1 – April 30, 2006* to teach the following course:

NEW343H1S – THE ROMANI DIASPORA IN CANADA

NEW343H1S – A study of Romani history and culture through theories on the origins and diaspora of the Roma. Examines historic and current equity issues facing the Roma people (particularly newcomers) in Canada from c1890 to the present.

Enrolment Estimate: 29 students

Estimated TA Support: None

Class Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Wilson Hall, room 2008

Salary: $5,750 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $6,250 (Sessional Lecturer II)

*Please note the position includes the completion of any course grading not finished by April 30.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a scholarly background in areas related to the specific course. Teaching experience preferred.

Note: Graduate Students who are currently registered in a Ph.D. Program at the University of Toronto are members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and are not eligible to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

·Planning and teaching weekly lectures

·Providing office hours for academic counseling of students

·Marking and grading assignments

Application Process

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching similar courses (e.g. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations) and two letters of reference by Thursday, July 21, 2005.

Applications should be sent to:

Equity Studies Program, c/o Nancy Crawley, Academic Secretary, New College, University of Toronto, 300 Huron Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3J6 Email: nancy.garvie@utoronto.ca

This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Please note that in accordance with that agreement, preference in hiring is given to qualified persons holding the rank of Sessional Lecturer II.

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.

Posted on June 22, 2005.