Job Description

Date Posted: August 21, 2023

Req ID: 33569
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Sociology
Campus: St. George

Description:SOC313H1F - Social Control

This course examines how society has gone about controlling specific types of deviants (e.g., gang members, sex and drug offenders) and acts of deviance (e.g., organized crime, the deviance of social control agents). In examining these individuals and acts, attention is also directed to why they are defined as deviant and sanctioned, and why some types of deviance are less likely to be detected and sanctioned than others. Finally, consideration is also given to a range of sanctions that have been used to control deviance and the empirical evidence on their effectiveness.

Estimated Enrollment:

130 students

Estimated TA Support:

100 hours

Class Schedule:

Fridays, 11-1. The delivery method for this course is in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.

Sessional dates of Appointment:

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Salary:

Sessional Lecturers I - $ 9,457.90

Sessional Lecturers (Long Term) - $ 9,930.79

Sessional Lecturers II - $10,121.77

Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term) - $10,326.62

Sessional Lecturers III - $10,362.76

Sessional Lecturers 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 shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications:

PhD in Sociology required (or equivalent as demonstrated by refereed, published research). Strong academic record in area required.

Preferred qualifications:

Superior undergraduate teaching at the university level directly related to the area is strongly preferred.

Description of Duties: This course will be taught online synchronous. The Sessional Lecturer in SOC313H1F is responsible for the preparation of the course syllabus, the preparation and presentation of course material. It is the duty of the Sessional Lecturer to attend regularly scheduled office hours. Sessional Lecturers are responsible for supervising the work of TA\'s assigned to this course; for preparing and evaluating course assignments, term tests, and the final examination; and for submitting final marks in accordance with University deadlines.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit, as one document, a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (which is available at: . Following the closing date, selected applicants may be asked to submit an annotated proposed syllabi for the course) to:

Professor Jack Veugelers
Interim Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies

A valid email address is required. We prefer that applications, and CVs be submitted via email.

Closing Date: Thursday, August 24, 11:59 PM 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.

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

Diversity Statement

The 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 Statement

The 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 .

University of Toronto