Sessional Lecturer - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date Posted:11/27/2023

Req ID: 35083

Faculty/Division:
faculty of arts and science

Department:
Dept of Geography

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

PLA1510 H1S:

Special Topics:

The Kensington Market Community Land Trust:
A Case Study

Course Description:

This course explores debates about private and community ownership of housing, the possibilities offered by community land trusts in terms of racial and economic justice, the relationship of community activism with planning, and the opportunities and risks of community engagement.

It explores these debates through a case study of the Kensington Market Community Land Trust.

KMCLT offers an instructive case study because it pioneers a dual focus on commercial and residential ownership and it is rooted in a community that has historically been a key focus for the study of residential and commercial gentrification, community engagement and anti-displacement mobilization.

Estimate of course enrollment: 20

Estimate of TA Support:
None

Class Schedule:
Thursdays, 12-2pm

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

Salary:

Sessional Lecturer I - $9, Sessional Lecturer I Long-term - $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.76; Sessional Lecturer II Long-term - $10,326.61; Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76; Sessional Lecturer III Long-term - $10,570.

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 graduate degree in Planning, Geography, or a related field and/or substantial professional leadership in the area of community planning, community organizing and community activism, as well as in-depth knowledge of and experience with the case context is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Brief description of duties:

Preparing materials for lectures and class discussions; preparing course syllabus and selecting relevant readings; developing, administering, and marking course assignments; assembling course materials including hands-on opportunities such as walking tours and interactions with practitioners; holding regular office hours; planning and supervising the work of teaching assistants.

Professor Sarah Wakefield, Graduate Chair
Department of Geography and Planning
Faculty of Arts and Science - University of Toronto
100 St. George Street, Room 5047
Toronto, ON M5S 3G3

Closing Date: 12/01/2023, 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._