Sessional Lecture - SOC310H5S: Youth Justice

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for the course SOC310H5S: Youth Justice, focusing on the youth criminal justice system. This role includes preparing course content, evaluating student performance, and engaging with up to 60 students. Qualified candidates should possess a Master's degree in Sociology or Criminology and demonstrate previous teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have at least an M.A. or equivalent in related discipline.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in the subject area required.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Prepare and deliver course content; administer grading.
• Hold regular office hours and supervise TAs.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Sociology Knowledge

Criminology Knowledge

Education

M.A. in Sociology/Criminology

Job description

Sessional Lecture - SOC310H5S: Youth Justice

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31869

Course # and title: SOC310H5S: Youth Justice

Course description: The youth criminal justice system in Canada. Topics include historical and contemporary shifts in the youth justice system, young offender legislation, public perceptions and media representations of juvenile delinquency, current research and theories on youth crime and crime prevention strategies. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of specific groups.

Estimated course enrolment: 60

Estimated TA support: 90 hours (subject to enrolment)

Class schedule (Lectures): Wednesday 5 - 7pm

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 - April 30, 2024

Salary: Minimum stipend $9,457.89 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. or equivalent in Sociology/Criminology or related discipline. 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 [e-mail] . Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date: July 3, 2023

Closing Date: July 3, 2023, 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.

About the company

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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