Sessional Lecturer - Gla2080H Global Innovation Ecosystems

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Sessional Lecturer - GLA2080H Global Innovation EcosystemsDate Posted: 11/20/2024Req ID: 40725Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public PolicyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Course number and title: GLA2080H Topics in Innovation I: Global Innovation EcosystemsCourse Description: Think startups and you'll most likely think of San Francisco and its neighbouring Silicon Valley. For decades it has been the world's focal point for startups, venture capital and global tech firms. However smart people are everywhere, and thanks to the confluence of ubiquitous Internet access and a ravenous investor demand for returns, those smart people now have the opportunity to build and grow the types of startups once thought reserved for the Valley and its imitators. This course explores this evolving geography of where globally competitive startups are emerging, be it in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and beyond, digs into what's behind their emergence, and questions what it means for us and them.Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Political Economy with a focus on Innovation.Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in this field.Description of duties: Developing the syllabus, teaching one 2-hour lecture per week at the graduate level, providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students, preparing and delivering course material; preparing and delivering assignments and tests; marking student work and submitting grades.Application Procedure: All individuals interested in this position must submit an updated Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form to ****** Date: 12/02/2024, 11:59PM EDTDiversity StatementThe 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.Accessibility StatementThe 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.
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