Date Posted: 05/16/2023
Req ID: 31255

Faculty/Division: Vice-Provost, Students
Department: Transitional Year Programme
Campus: St. George (Downtown)

Course Description: Reasoning in the Sciences explores aspects of scientific knowledge that are readily applicable in everyday life and in academic settings. These include: fundamental scientific concepts, the processes of scientific inquiry, the scientific enterprise, and key discoveries in the history of science. A theme that runs throughout the course is science as a way of knowing and not the only way.

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.

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

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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  Preparation of a course syllabus for TYP015H1F.
• Preparation and presentation of course materials for lectures and tutorials to help students succeed in academic writing and academic skills building, including time management, note taking, study skills, preparation for writing, dealing with the stresses and complications of academic writing.
• Schedule and conduct weekly office hours to offer counselling for students with respect to academic progress and assist them in obtaining appropriate counseling for non-academic matters.
• Evaluating attendance and course participation for teaching TYP015H1F.
• Attending regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings.
• Submitting marks for assessments associated with TYP015H1F.

Salary: $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay)

Estimated Course Enrolment: 20

Class Schedule: TBD

Sessional Dates: The course will be offered over the fall term (September 2023 - December 2023)

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 ‘TYP015 - SL Application’ in the subject line.

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.