Sessional Lecturer - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

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Job Posting Sessional Lecturer -
ITA392H5S Queer Italy:
Literature and Cinema
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

Course number and title:

ITA392H5S Queer Italy:
Literature and Cinema

Course description:

(Offered in English) An exploration of expressions of gender diversity in Italian culture through time. Particular attention will be paid to issues of persecution, social struggle and activism, censorship, and marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals and works. Texts will be available in Italian and English.

Estimated course enrolment: 30

Estimated TA support:
None

Class schedule:
Wednesdays 9am-11am

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NOTE:
The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be
in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable.]

Sessional dates of appointment:
January 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $9,930.79 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,326.62 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $10,570.02 inclusive of vacation pay (0.5 FCE)

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:

Applicants must have completed a PhD in Italian Studies, with demonstrated knowledge in the specific area of the course, including expressions of gender diversity in Italian culture through time, with particular emphasis on contemporary literature and cinema.

(Near-)native fluency in spoken and written Italian is required.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching this course, or a similar course at the university-level, is preferred.

Expertise in cinematic adaptations, various and/or multimodal artistic representations will also be considered an asset.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

Description of duties:

Application instructions:

Cover letter (this should specify the way in which the applicant's background and experience give them mastery of the topic)
Current academic CV
Most recent course evaluations (if any)

Please note that an interview may be part of the hiring process.