Sessional Lecturer - CDN198H1S - Canada, Colonialism and Settler Relations
University of Toronto
Sessional Lecturer - CDN198H1S - Canada, Colonialism and Settler Relations
Date Posted: 10/11/2024
Req ID: 40078
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course Number and Title: CDN198H1S – Canada, Colonialism and Settler Relations
Course Description: A First Year Foundations seminar focused on exploring Canada's colonial history and recent efforts to enact appropriate settler relations through an interdisciplinary lens. Topics will include contemporary land claims and treaty-making processes, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, governmental apologies for the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, land acknowledgements, practices of allyship through social movement such as Idle No More, and efforts to influence Canada's overseas mining practices.
Estimated Course Enrolment: 30 students
Estimated TA Support: none
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm**
**The delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with public health advisories, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the College.
Sessional Dates of Appointment: 1 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 (Winter semester)
Salary: $9,457.90 (Sessional Lecturer1)
$9,930.79 (Sessional Lecturer 1 – Long Term)
$10,121.77 (Sessional Lecturer 2)
$10,326.62 (Sessional Lecturer 2 – Long Term)
$10,362.76 (Sessional Lecturer 3)
$10,570.02 (Sessional Lecturer 3 – Long Term)
*Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Completed PhD or PhD in progress is preferred. Demonstrated research and/or teaching expertise on issues relating to Canadian colonialism, past or present, is preferred. University level teaching experience is preferred. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching is preferred.
Description of Duties: Normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of all assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, the contact details for two references (preferably academic), evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://people.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf to:
Khamla Sengthavy,
Undergraduate Program Administrator and Academic Liaison
*If during the application or selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, don't hesitate to contact Khamla Sengthavy at Khamla.sengthavy@utoronto.ca or 416-978-8083.
Closing Date: 11/01/2024, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.
Please 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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