University of Toronto – New College

AFRICAN STUDIES PROGRAM

Sessional Lecturer Position (Unit 3)

Fall/Winter Term 2007-2008

POSITION POSTING

The African Studies Program seeks a course instructor from September 1, 2007 – April 30, 2008* to teach the following course:

NEW252Y1Y – AFRICAN SYSTEMS OF THOUGHT

NEW252Y1Y – The exploration of a range of African cosmologies, epistemologies, and theologies, as well as specific case studies on justice, the moral order, and gender relations. The influence of these richly diverse traditions is traced as well in the writings of African thinkers in the diaspora.

Enrolment Estimate: 50 students

Estimated TA Support: None

Class Schedule: Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wilson Hall, room 524

Salary: $12,550 (Sessional Lecturer I) - $13,550 (Sessional Lecturer II)

*Please note that 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: 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

Application Process

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, and updated curriculum vitae, previous teaching evaluations (if applicable) and two letters of reference by August 15, 2007.

Applications should be sent to:

African Studies Program

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

E-mail: nc.programs@utoronto.ca

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.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring will be given to individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II by New College.

Posted on July 17, 2007.