SL - SSM1010Y - Principles of Sustainability

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto seeks a Sessional Lecturer for the course SSM1010Y - Principles of Sustainability. The position demands strong teaching skills, effective communication, and a PhD or equivalent in the relevant field. This role involves developing course materials, facilitating learning, and grading assignments from September to December 2023.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience and excellence preferred.
• Effective communication and guidance for student assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly lectures and conduct class discussions.
• Design course syllabus and maintain course shell.
• Evaluate student assignments and facilitate office hours.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Mastery of Subject Area

Education

PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent

Job description

SL - SSM1010Y - Principles of Sustainability

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31788

Date Posted: 06/06/2023
Req ID: 31788
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

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SSM1010Y- Principle of Sustainability Management. Taught through a series of lectures, classroom discussions, presentations. The main aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the lens of sustainability management (SM) and its applications in diverse decision-making situations. The lens of SM is neither the lens of sustainability nor the lens of management but includes both and is developed using the concepts of systems and integrative thinking .

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September 1st 2023 to December 31st 2023

Classes – Tuesday 2PM -5PM and Thursday 10AM to 1.00PM

In the pursuit of teaching excellence, Sessional Lecturers are required to be superior classroom teachers and to maintain a mastery of the subject area (Sustainability).

Preferred qualifications are either PhD in relevant discipline completed or for non-University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualification or professional designation.

We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

All normal duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a university credit course including: Weekly lectures. Meeting with student teams to guide/advise them on their assignments. Holding weekly office hours.

Marking/evaluating all student assignments; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course related matters. Building and maintaining Quercus course shell.
Design course syllabus, content and assignments in close consultation with Program Director.

Liaise with Program Director regarding course content and curriculum.

Minimum $34,535.48

as per CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement (includes 4% vacation pay)

Application: Please submit your application to Shena Neermul, Program Coordinator at shena.neermul@utoronto . Application should be in one single file in PDF and saved as “LastName, FirstName_Course Code”. Email Subject “LastName, FirstName_Course Code”.

Dates of Appointment: Appointment periods for Y courses run January 1st, 2023 to April 30th, 2024. However, SSM1010Y is taught is fall only with 2 lectures per week.

NOTES:

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 [e-mail] .

Closing Date: 06/28/2023, 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.

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