Date Posted: 09/25/2024Req ID: 39834Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Centre for EntrepreneurshipCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course Number and the Title: ENT391H1F–Exploring New VenturesThis experiential learning course allows students to explore the inner workings of new startup companies through internships. Students undertake an academic internship with a startup company, in addition to meeting regularly in class to discuss and share their experiences. The course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply academic learning in a professional context, build their network, and explore entrepreneurship as a potential career path. In-class activities facilitate the application of entrepreneurial tools to develop the students' entrepreneurial understanding. Note: students in the program must apply to be considered for participation in this course.Class schedule: In-person, Thursdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, plus weekly office hours.Please note, the delivery method for this course is in-person. In keeping with current circumstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Centre.Sessional dates of appointment: January 01, 2025 – April 30, 2025Minimum Qualifications: Masters or MBA (or equivalent level of business knowledge). A background in teaching and applying Lean LaunchPad methodology, and who have previous experience teaching an equivalent course to students from a variety of academic disciplines at the University level.Preferred Qualifications: PhD preferred. Successful completion of the Lean LaunchPad Educators Course is an asset. Applicants may be asked to supply a proposed course outline and/or references. Experience with course management tools at the University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) not required but is an asset.Description of duties:This course is currently planned for in-person delivery in the Winter 2025 term. All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including: administering the course in accordance with university regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors; delivering lectures; developing syllabus and marking scheme; setting and invigilating term tests and final assessment; marking and reporting final grades; availability in office hours for academic counselling of students.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 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.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 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.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ******.
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