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Date Posted: 07/18/2024Req ID: 38752Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: New College ProgCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description: The International Foundation Program seeks a Lead Sessional Instructional Assistant from September 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025 for the following course: IFP100Y1Y - THEMES IN WORLD HISTORYCourse Description: Surveys the development of human societies from their origins to the present using examples from across the world. Topics may include the environment; cultural development and interaction; the creation and nature of belief systems; political, economic and social structures; gender relations; and the relationship between global patterns and local developments . NOTE: the theme in 2024/25 explores how food & commodities impacted world history. Some of the topics explored include: beer, corn, spices, fur, sugar, coffee, tea, cotton, and water.Enrolment Estimate: 200 studentsNumber of Positions: 1Size of Appointment: 315 hours (leading a tutorial of one section of approximately 15 students each as well as administrative duties related to leading a team of 5-7 TAs)Class Schedule:Lectures: Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Thursdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.Tutorials for the course will be held at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; Thursdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Thursdays 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM.Salary: $51.93/hour + 4% vacation payMinimum Qualifications:PhD in a historical disciplinePrevious experience as a Teaching Assistant or Sessional Instructional Assistant for IFP100YStrong administrative skills, including the ability to lead small teams, schedule meetings, communicate effectively, plan and document workDemonstrated background in a historical discipline as it relates to the content of the courseTeaching experience facilitating small groupsExperience supervising teaching assistants at the University of TorontoExperience as a course instructorPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated understanding of the learning needs of international students who speak English as a second languageExperience teaching English as a Second LanguageExperience with online instructionExperience in working in a highly collaborative environmentExperience as a Lead Writing TA for the WIT program (Writing Integrated Teaching)Responsibilities:Working with Course Instructor to mentor the course's TAs as they implement each week's activities as outlined by the Course InstructorMeeting weekly with the Course Instructor, helping identify and address any problems that ariseSupporting a team of 5-7 TAs who would all lead tutorials weeklyCollaborating with the Course Instructor on developing assignment rubrics and working with the course TAs to implement such rubricsCo-leading a grading meeting with the Course Instructor for each assignment to ensure grading is done consistently and fairly across sections of the coursePreparing and conducting one 1.5 hour tutorials each weekHolding office hoursAttending lectures and consulting with the InstructorAdvising students about and marking course assignments.It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final budgetary determinations.Application Process:Applicants should submit by July 22, 2024.:A detailed letter of applicationAn updated curriculum vitaePrevious teaching evaluations (if applicable)Preferably two reference letters but, at the very least, the names and contact information for two refereesCompleted CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here:Applications should be sent to:International Foundation Programc/o New College Program AdministratorE-mail:Electronic applications preferred.If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact .Closing Date: 07/22/2024, 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.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 .University of Toronto
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