TEP445H1 S - The Power Of Story : Discovering Your Leadership Narrative

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is hiring a Sessional Lecturer for a course on leadership storytelling. The role requires preparing materials, teaching, and providing feedback to students while emphasizing the integration of narrative techniques in leadership contexts. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of narrative theory and leadership practice.
• Experience with curriculum development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course readings and narrative assignments.
• Delivering lectures and activities on narrative and leadership.
• Grading assignments and providing timely feedback.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Narrative Theory Knowledge

Leadership Theory Knowledge

Curriculum Development Experience

Language Assessment Experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Leadership, Engineering, Applied Linguistics or Second Language Education

PhD in Appropriate Discipline (Preferred)

Job description

TEP445H1 S - The Power of Story: Discovering Your Leadership Narrative

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 31760

Course description: This course offers an introduction to relational, authentic and transformational leadership theory by focusing on narrative and the power of storytelling. Students will practice story-telling techniques by learning about the mechanics of stories, improve their public speaking by engaging in regular storytelling practice, explore their personal history by reflecting on their identities, and develop critical thinking skills regarding the stories (meta-narratives) that surround us, particularly as they relate to engineering problems/ethics. This is a highly experiential course with a focus on reading, discussion, practice and reflection.

Posting end date: June 30, 2023

Number of positions (est): One (1) position

Estimated TA support: One (1) TA

Estimated course enrolment: 40 students

Class schedule: One 1-hour block and one 2-hour block per week

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023

Hours: 1 HCE (up to a maximum of 230 hrs)

Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 - $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer 2 - $10,121.77; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term - $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer 3 - $10,362.76 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term - $10,570.02. 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: include at least a Master’s degree in Leadership, Engineering, Applied Linguistics or Second Language Education with strong written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of narrative theory and practice, leadership theory, experience with curriculum development and language assessment, a demonstrated ability to teach communication and to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: a PhD in an appropriate discipline (as above), familiarity teaching communication or leadership to engineering students.

Description of duties:

• Preparing course readings, reading guides as applicable, narrative assignments and rubrics

• Coordinating distribution and scheduling of assignments, marks and feedback

• Preparing and delivering weekly narrative and leadership lecture material and activities

• Designing and marking assignments in collaboration with TA

• Providing feedback and critique of student work in a timely way

• Meeting with students for consultation on request

• Having the ability to convert to online duties if required

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit:

• an application letter

• curriculum vitae including the names of three referees

• a short writing sample

• Unit 3 application form
  

Please submit applications by email to [e-mail] .

Application letters should be addressed to:

Chanelle Small-Reid

Academic Administrative Coordinator

Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP)

55 St. George Street

Toronto, ON M5S 0C9

Please include only one (1) Unit 3 application, listing all courses you are applying for; do not send separate applications for each course.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at [e-mail] .

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.

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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