Job Description

Date Posted: 06/12/2023
Req ID: 31934
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: Sessional Lecturer - LHA1100H - Introduction to Adult Education

Course description:

Designed to assist students to develop an understanding of and an identity with the field of adult education. Major philosophical, historical, and conceptual bases are examined; also contemporary agencies and programs, issues, and trends in the practice of adult education.

*Please note: The delivery of this course will be Online Synchronous.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class schedule (Lectures): Tuesday 17:30 - 20:30 - Online Synchronous

Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Salary:

Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,182.42
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,641.55
Sessional Lecturer II: $9,826.96
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,025.84
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,060.93
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,262.15

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 qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD in adult education or a related field. Must have graduate teaching experience in the areas of this course topic. Demonstrated previous experience in graduate level teaching online, preferably using Blackboard or Canvas/Quercus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given for prior experience in teaching this course. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable mastery in the field of adult education.

Description of duties:

Prepare, organize, and lead this graduate half course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback in a timely manner.

Application instructions:

Apply online https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs. Indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course. Include a CV, previous course evaluations (if applicable) and the names and comprehensive contact information for three referees.

Closing Date: 06/30/2023, 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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