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.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requriements include a doctorate degree in a science based discipline and in-depth knowledge of Transitional Year Programme (TYP) student supports, curriculum, and culture. Demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-oppressive/social-justice approaches to education. Familiarity with Quercus and online/remote instructional methods. Previous coursework in Science or related subject.

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.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief written screening question and/or an interview. No other offers or notices of the outcome of the applications are authorized.

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:

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  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 study-skills, academic reading, organization, and time management and assist them in obtaining appropriate counseling for non-academic matters.
• Evaluate attendance and course participation for the course.
• Attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings.
• Submitting marks for assessments associated with seminars.

Salary: $18,915.79 (inclusive of vacation pay)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 25

Class Schedule: TBD

Sessional Dates: September 2023 - April 2024

TO APPLY: Submit your cover letter, CV/Resume, and teaching statement in the same PDF document to 'typ.office@utoronto.ca' with the subject line ‘TYP058 - SL Application’.

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

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.