Sessional Lecturer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted: 05/16/2023

Req ID: 31204

Faculty/Division:
Vice-Provost, Students

Department:
Transitional Year Programme

Campus:
St. George (Downtown)

Course Description:

The Adaptation and Biodiversity and Molecular and Cell Biology seminars are designed to support TYP students enrolled in BIO120H1 and BIO130H1 to help TYP students identify principles and concepts of evolution and ecology related to origins of adaptation and biodiversity.

This course also provides students with a common lexicon to understand the key principles and concepts in molecular and cell biology, with a focus on how the building blocks of life lead to functioning cells.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous work experience, and/or coursework relating to anti-oppression and/or social-justice approaches to post-secondary education. In-depth knowledge of the University of Toronto community and University of Toronto student experience an asset. Knowledge of/experience with adult education and the University of Toronto. Experience advising students and providing academic support.

Duties:

The duties as governed by Article 7:03 of the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 3902 Unit 3 will include:

Reference BIO120H1 and BIO130H1 syllabuses to instruct and help students learn while providing an encouraging, creative, and positive enviorment for academic assistance for a variety of learning needs.
Preparation and presentation of course materials and assignments for seminars to help students succeed in academic writing for social science, history, and critical theory.
Counsel students with respect to academic progress such as studyskills, academic reading, organization, and time management and assist them in obtaining appropriate counseling for nonacademic matters.
Evaluate attendance and course participation for the course.
Attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
Submitting marks for assessments associated with seminars.

Salary:
$18, inclusive of vacation pay)

Estimated Course Enrolment:25

Class Schedule:

TBD

Sessional Dates:
September April 2024

Closing Date: 06/05/2023, 11:59PM EDT

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._