Sessional Lecturer - CAS100H1S: Introduction to Contemporary Asian StudiesDate Posted: 07/25/2024
Req ID: 38614
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Asian Institute
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: Course number and title: CAS100H1S: Introduction to Contemporary Asian Studies
Course description: This course provides an introduction to Contemporary Asian Studies, focusing on the rapid social, political, economic, and cultural changes taking place in the dynamic regions of East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Estimated TA support: 75 hours
Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. This may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Minimum qualifications: Completed PhD in the disciplines of Anthropology, History, Sociology, Asian Studies, Geography, or related fields is required. A strong scholarly background in disciplines relevant to the course is required. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching.
Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching and mastery of the subject area is preferred. Previous experience in teaching a similar course is preferred.
Description of duties: Preparation of course syllabus and course marking schemePlanning and teaching weekly lecturesSetting and marking assignments/tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for InstructorsCreate and maintain Quercus site for the courseSubmission of gradesAvailable for office hours for academic counselling of studentsDealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitionsSupervising and training TAApplication Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form, available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form. Prior syllabi and teaching evaluations, if available, may be submitted as part of the application package. Please submit materials to:
Program Administrator and Communications Officer, Contemporary Asian Studies Program
Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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