Job Description

Course # and title:

SOC222H5S (L0103): Measuring the Social World

Course description:

This course addresses how we are able to measure social concepts such as social characteristics, social attitudes, and social actions. Descriptive statistics and their presentation in tables and graphs will be presented in some detail. A very basic introduction to inferential statistics and sampling will also be presented.

Estimated course enrolment

: 60

Estimated TA support:

180 hours (subject to enrolment)

Class schedule (Lectures)

: Tuesdays 4 - 6pm

Sessional dates of appointment

: January 1 - April 30, 2026

Salary

: Minimum stipend $9,820.70 for a Half course (inclusive of vacation pay)

Please 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 qualification

:


Candidates must have at least an M.A. in Sociology and/or have completed a PhD ccomprehensive exam in the subject covered in the course. Previous experience teaching a similar course, and evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered in the course are preferred.

Preferred qualification:

N/A

Description of duties:

All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA's assigned to course; order all necessary readings.

Application instructions:

Application which includes a cover letter, CV and any relevant information must be submitted to the Chair c/o socbusiness.utm@utoronto.ca. Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date:

November 6, 2025

Closing Date:

November 6, 2025, 11:59PM EDT

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.