Job Description

Date Posted: 08/13/2024
Req ID: 39213
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Art History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course Number and Title: FAH364H1S Visual South AsiaCourse Description: An overview of the visual culture (monuments to film) of South Asia from the Indus Valley Civilization (3500 BCE) to the contemporary. Focus on visual literacy, stylistic evolution, major concepts and the first-hand study of objects.Estimated Course Enrolment: 80 studentsNumber of Positions: 1Size of Appointment: 100 hoursSessional Dates of Appointment: January 6, 2025 to April 30, 2025Salary: $52.26 per hour + vacation payPlease note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in Art History including historical and geographical breadth as relevant to the course material.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA or PhD in Art History.
• Experience in undergraduate student assessment.
• Interest in pedagogical methods should include student engagement as well as innovative assessment and assignment development.

Description of Duties:Attending weekly lectures (Fridays 11:00 am-1:00pm, In Person)Grading, tabulating and tracking gradesInvigilating tests and examsHolding office hours for regular meetings with students.How to Apply: All individuals interested in this position must submit a curriculum vitae and the to the Department via the . A valid email address is required. Applications must be submitted by the job closing date; late applications and applications submitted through U ofT\'s online application system will not be considered.Closing Date: 08/19/2024, 4:59PM ET
**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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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