Teaching Assistant: Equity and Diversity in - Toronto, Canada - Victoria University

Victoria University

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Victoria College Program:
Education & Society Program

Position:
Teaching Assistant (1 Position - CUPE 3902, Unit 2)

EDS260H1S Equity and Diversity in Education - This course focuses on raising awareness and sensitivity to equity and diversity issues facing teachers and students in diverse schools and cultural communities.

It builds knowledge of how oppression works and how cultural resources and educational practices may be brought to bear on reducing oppression and improving equity.

Restricted to students enrolled in the Education and Society Minor.

Posting Date:
April 11, 2024

Application Deadline:
May 10, 2024

Expected course time:
Wednesdays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hours of Work: 85 hours

Estimated Course Enrolment: 65

Dates of appointment:
January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Salary:
$47.64 hourly rate as per CUPE agreement (currently January 2023 rate).

Qualifications required:

Graduate student in Education (Ph.

D. students preferred but Master-level students will be considered). Preference in hiring will be given to graduate students at the University of Toronto.

Experience teaching in K12 or university/college settings
Research or coursework experience on issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion within an educational context
Passion for learning and teaching
Must have excellent time management skills
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Must have high capacity for objective, consistent evaluation of student performance

Description of duties:

The TA will mark student assignments, respond to assignment-related inquiries from students, track student attendance, and monitor participation in classes.

Application:
You must submit as one PDF file, in order:

Cover Letter
CV

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902, Unit 2 Collective Agreement.

Victoria University encourages applicants from qualified persons, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We are committed to equity in employment and diversity. If you require accessibility accommodations, please contact the Human Resources Department.