ABS321H1S. Aboriginal Craft: Technical and Theoretical Aspects.

An introduction to aboriginal crafts, including basketry, textile work, beading, leather work, with concentration on technical, theoretical, esthetic, and cultural aspects.

Prerequisite: ABS 201Y or permission of the instructor

Estimated course enrolment: 25

Class schedule: Wednesday, 4-7 p.m.

Date of Appointment: January 1, 2006-April 30, 2006

This position includes the completion of any grading not completed by April 30, 2006

Salary: $6,000

Qualifications: Experience in Aboriginal, background in Aboriginal Studies is required, as is knowledge of the regional Indigenous arts community. Teaching experience necessary. Masters degree or Ph.D. Graduate Students who are currently registered in a graduate program at the University of Toronto are members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and are not eligible to apply for this position.

Description of Duties: Preparing and delivering lectures, leading class discussions on the lectures and reading, supervising projects, exams and tests, preparing and grading assignments.

Closing Date: 14 October 2005

All individuals interested in this position must submit the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form (www.utoronto.ca/hrhome/unit3applicaitonformat.doc), CV, and cover letter to Kristin Vanderstelt, Assistant to the Vice-Principal at University College, 15 King’s College Circle, Room 173. A valid e-mail address is required.

This job is posted in accordance with CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

The positions posted above are tentative pending final course determination and enrolments.