Sessional Lecturer - DTS405H1F Advanced Topics in DTS: Human Trafficking and/in Diaspora
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Req ID: 37111
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Diaspora & Transnational Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course number and title: DTS405H1F Advanced Topics in DTS: Human Trafficking and/in Diaspora
Course Description: The course will critically examine trafficking of adults and children for labour and sexual exploitation. It will include case studies and legal texts of relevant anti-trafficking laws and international conventions, and address this problem in an interdisciplinary fashion in relation to to diaspora, economics, politics, and security.
Estimated course enrolment: 20
Estimated TA support: N/A
Class schedule: Thursdays, 13:00-15:00
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivery method: In-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change.
Salary: Pay for half course including 4% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02
Please note that should the 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 social sciences or humanities
- Background in areas related to human trafficking and diaspora
- Previous teaching experience at the university level
- Evidence of teaching excellence
- Ability to teach online if public health issues require
Preferred qualifications:
- Research and expertise in human trafficking and diaspora
Description of duties:
- Design, preparation, and delivery of course content
- Coordination of an undergraduate course
- Administration and marking of assignments and tests
- Calculation and submission of grades
- Providing scheduled and regular office hours
Application instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to Professor Kevin O'Neill at kevin.oneill@utoronto.ca no later than the closing date of the job posting.
Closing Date: 04/30/2024, 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.
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 http://uoft.me/UP.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
Sessional Lecturer - DTS406H1S Advanced Topics in DTS: Religion and Space in Diaspora
Date Posted: 04/24/2024
Req ID: 37102
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Diaspora & Transnational Stds
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course number and title: DTS406H1 Advanced Topics in DTS: Religion and Space in Diaspora
Course Description: The course provides an interdisciplinary approach and discusses the concepts of religion, the vernacularization of religion, and the integration of folkloric elements in diaspora. The course focuses on diaspora theory and selected case studies in the transformation of religious practices and religious space in diaspora settings.
Estimated course enrolment: 20
Estimated TA support: N/A
Class schedule: Thursdays, 14:00-16:00
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Delivery method: In-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change.
Salary: Pay for half course including 4% vacation pay
Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,930.79
Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,326.62
Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,570.02
Please note that should the 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 religion or related field and fieldwork in diaspora
- Teaching experience in religion, diaspora, and migration at the university level
- Evidence of recent teaching effectiveness
- Ability to teach online if public health issues require
Preferred qualifications:
- Research in the transformation of religious practices in diaspora
Description of duties:
- Design, preparation, and delivery of course content
- Coordination of an undergraduate course
- Administration and marking of assignments and tests
- Calculation and submission of grades
- Providing scheduled and regular office hours
Application instructions: Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to Professor Kevin O'Neill at kevin.oneill@utoronto.ca no later than the closing date of the job posting.
Closing Date: 04/30/2024, 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 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 http://uoft.me/UP.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.