University of Toronto - New College

EQUITY STUDIES PROGRAM

Sessional Lecturer Positions (Unit 3)

Fall/Winter Terms 2007/08

POSITION POSTINGS

Application process for all positions is at the end of this document.

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Fall Term 2007

The Equity Studies Program seeks a course instructor from September 1 - December 31, 2007* to teach the following course:

NEW444H1F Social Change and Non-Violence

NEW444H1F - Examines theories and practices that promote the building of cooperative, non-violent communities. Grounded in a series of historical cases studies, including the Sri Lankan Sarvodaya movement, the course critically considers Gandhian principles and the ways in which these have been translated into collective action.

Enrolment Estimate: 20 students

Class Schedule: Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wetmore Hall, room 51C

Salary: $6,275 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $6,775 (Sessional Lecturer II)

*Please note the position includes the completion of any course grading not finished by December 31.

Qualifications:

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

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.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and teaching weekly lectures
• Providing office hours for academic counseling of students
• Marking and grading assignments

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Winter Term 2008

The Equity Studies Program seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1 - April 30, 2008* to teach the following course:

NEW342H1S SPECIAL TOPICS IN EQUITY STUDIES: RESEARCH PRACTICUM ON FOOD SECURITY

NEW342H1S - This course introduces senior undergraduates to research methods useful in the development of food security programs. Students develop and carry out a food security project to learn about the way food security professionals conduct themselves in program development.

Enrolment Estimate: 8 students

Estimated TA Support: None

Class Schedule: Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wetmore Hall, room 51C

Salary: $6,275 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $6,775 (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 PhD (or equivalent) with a scholarly background in areas related to the specific course. Teaching experience at the university level preferred.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and teaching weekly lectures
• Providing office hours for academic counseling of students
• Marking and grading assignments

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Winter Term 2008

The Equity Studies Program seeks a sessional lecturer from January 1 - April 30, 2008* 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. - 8:00 p.m., Wilson Hall, room 2008

Salary: $6,275 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $6,775 (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 PhD (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 PhD 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

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Application Process:

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, and updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching similar courses (e.g. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), two letters of reference and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form by May 31, 2007.

Applications should be sent to:

Equity Studies Program

c/o Academic Secretary, New College, University of Toronto, 300 Huron Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3J6

Email: nc.programs@utoronto.ca

This notice is posted pursuant to the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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 May 2, 2007.