Sessional Lecturer-CTLA02 Exploring Inter-Cultural Perspectives in Academic Contexts - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

    University of Toronto
    University of Toronto Toronto, Canada

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    CTLA02H3- Exploring Inter-Cultural Perspectives in Academic Contexts

    Course overview:

    CTLA02H3 is designed for first year, incoming, international students enrolled into UTSC's Green Path Program . The course has a strong focus on the complex and dynamic relationship between language, culture, and context, and the implications for academic/university engagement. Through a variety of learning opportunities, students share their local knowledge while exploring their own role in contributing to transformative intercultural knowledge(s) by attending both weekly in-person or online, two-hour lectures and one two-hour practicum lead by TAs/SIAs. Practicum sections provide complementary skills development with a practical focus on Academic English language use in higher education and the development of critical and reflective thinking and writing skills. The course provides students with multiple opportunities for learning, development, and formative feedback, through assignments, individual and group work, and weekly readings, media, quizzes, and academic journal writing on a variety of cultural topics.

    For a full course description see:

    Estimated course enrolment: 260

    Estimated TA Support: 1300 hours

    Appointment Dates: May 1-August 30, 2024

    Sessional Dates: June 6 - August 8, 2024

    Lectures: Thursdays, 2-4pm In-Person

    Description of Duties:

    All normal duties related to the design, teaching, evaluation and administration of a university credit course, including preparation, delivery and evaluation of course content. Responsible for weekly lectures and coordination of practicum sections;. This position requires both strong organizational abilities as well as creative approaches to course instruction.

    Responsible for effective use of the learning management system (Quercus) for course delivery, assignments, evaluation, discussions and course communications; effective use and a high degree of comfort using media, visuals and interactive presentation software to support large classroom learning and participation. Responsible for supervision, coordination, support and training of TA/SIA instructional team.

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    A successful candidate must have completed a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field. A minimum of 3 years teaching this course or equivalent is required. The candidate must also possess a solid foundation in language education, with a demonstrated understanding of the relevance of culture, context and language use. Experience working with international students, as well as experience teaching 1st year, academic communication or foundational courses is also a requirement. The successful candidate must have demonstrated effectiveness as a primary instructor in a university course, demonstrated ability to produce quality pedagogical materials and activities that adhere to best practices for anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogies for academic teaching contexts; as well as, experience working with and coordinating a TA/SIA team.

    Preferred Qualifications

    The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of the field of intercultural communication and competence, and previous teaching experience related to this area is preferred. Demonstrated ability and experience using Canvas (Quercus) and web conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

    The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

    Application Instructions: PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ON THIS POSTING ONLY SITE.

    APPLY HERE:

    Please upload the following Application Requirements:
    1. Cover Letter (addressed to CTLA02 Hiring Committee)
    2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
    3. CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Form (available online at )
    4. Sample of course-relevant teaching materialssuitable for large class teachung (maximum 6 pages)
    5. Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
    6. Names and contact information for THREE references.

    Salary for a Half Course including Vacation Pay:

    Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90

    Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79

    Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77

    Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62

    Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76

    Sessional Lecturer III 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.

    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 the 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.