Job Description

Date Posted: 05/31/2023
Req ID: 31126
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ctr for Industrial Relations
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: IRE 1630H-S Negotiation Skills, Theory and Practice

Course Description:
As human resources and labour relations professionals, our ability to negotiate effectively is paramount to our performance as the majority of our workday is spent influencing colleagues, vendors, clients and other stakeholders. This course is about becoming a better negotiator through the understanding of theory, practice, and self-reflection. As this course is highly interactive, students are expected to prepare by completing the course readings and applying that knowledge directly in class every week. Periodically, we will be joined by human resources and labour relations professionals who will discuss the types of negotiations they face in the course of their work, and how they handle these situations to achieve a desired outcome.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 40

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 16:00 - 18:00

This course is scheduled to be delivered in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the University or the Centre.

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2024

Salary:

Salary (including vacation pay):
Sessional Lecturer I = $9457.90
Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term = $9930.79
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 = $10,570.02

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement should prevail.

Minimum Qualifications:
Completed PhD in Industrial Relations, Human Resources or related discipline\xcd\xbe or a combination of advanced degrees (e.g.MIRHR/MBA/LLB in applicable area) and equivalent professional background. Expert knowledge of subject area.

Preferred Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of subject area and demonstrated ability in university teaching. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.

Description of Duties: Prepare a course syllabus in accordance with departmental guidelines. Prepare and deliver lectures (12 two-hour classes); be available for office hours and informal communications with students. Assess and evaluate students\' work and provide final course grades in accordance with university and department practices.

Closing Date: June 21, 2023

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: to:

Tanya Pitel,

CIRHR Program Assistant

Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources

University of Toronto

121 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E8

Email:

Applications must be emailed directly to and should not be submitted through this website.

Closing Date: 06/21/2023, 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.

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

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