Job Description

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology

University of Toronto Mississauga

Winter 2023 Sessional Instructional Assistant Position
Posted in accordance with CUPE3902 Local Unit 3 Collective Agreement

EMERGENCY POSTING

Posting Date: November 18, 2022 Closing Date: November 22, 2022

For course descriptions, schedule of classes and tutorial/practical sessions, see the University of Toronto, Timetable Builder at: https://ttb.utoronto.ca/ . Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga. Session: Winter 2023 (S). Department/Subject Area: Communication, Culture, Information & Technology.

Appointment dates are January 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023.

CCT206H5S Law, Technology and Culture
This course will provide a detailed review of copyright, trademark and patent law with a special emphasis on how they apply to digital media. This course will also review the law of contract as it applies to digital industries and investigate the relevant tort law. In addition, other regulatory issues will be discussed such as telecommunications and broadcasting law both from a Canadian and an international perspective.

Estimate course enrolment: 250
LEC0101: Thursdays 9-11am
TUT0101: Thursdays 11-12noon
TUT0102: Thursdays 12-1pm
TUT0103: Thursdays 1-2pm
TUT0104: Thursdays 2-3pm
TUT0105: Thursdays 3-4pm
TUT0106: Thursdays 4-5pm
Approximate Size of appointment: 68 hours
Estimate number of positions available: 6

Qualifications:

• Overall academic performance of B+ (3.3 GPA) or above.
• Must have a minimum grade of an A (4.0 GPA) or above in a Business Law course, or equivalent course
• Preferably completed a course on Technology Law (or equivalent courses) with a minimum grade of A (4.0 GPA)
• Research assistant or teaching assistant experience preferred
• Writing sample of research
• BCom/HBA-equivalent undergraduate degree
• Previous evaluation of performance as an Assistant at the University (if applicable).
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel and PowerPoint

Preference: J.D. and graduate applicants from a law school or business school will be considered based upon their transcripts and course experience.

Duties:
Student and course instructor contacts managing tutorial/practical sections, grading, invigilating tests/exams, and clerical duties. The mode of instruction for the course is in-person.

How to Apply
Your application package must include a single file in PDF format, containing the following: CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/media/537/download?inline, resume, transcripts, and previous evaluation performance as a teaching assistant (if any).

Please send your package to: ICCIT Director, at: ccitjobs@utoronto.ca.

Notice and Job ads are located at:

ICCIT Website: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit/about-iccit/work-us/work- us#Sessional%20Lecturers%20positions

University of Toronto - CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Emergency Posting Opportunities:

Notes:

Final availability of position is contingent upon final course determinations, enrolment, budgetary considerations and final determination of assignments flowing from Article 14:01 of the collective agreement. The job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Aggreement.

The rate of pay for a sessional instructional assistant (SIA) is $46.92 per hour, plus vacation pay in accordance with the CUPE 3902, Unit 3 Collective Agreement. The Director of the Communication, Culture Information and Technology shall make any and all offers of employment on behalf of the Department at UTM. No other offers or notices of the outcome of applications are authorized by the Department.

Closing Date: 11/22/2022, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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