Date Posted: 07/22/2024 Description: Course number and title: CAS420H1F: Asia and the New Global Economy Course description: This course explores the rise of Asia and its integration into the new global economy (labour, capitalism, knowledge economy, economic nationalism, inequality, gender, the meaning of capitalism, democracy, among others), exposing students to diverse disciplinary perspectives. Geographical coverage is pan-Asian, including East, Southeast and South Asia. *Please note, the delivery method for this course is currently in-person. Please note that, in keeping with current circ*mstances, the course delivery method may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department.
Req ID: 38617
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Asian Institute
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Estimated course enrolment: 27 students
Estimated TA support: NA
Class schedule: Thursdays: 11:00-13:00
Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Salary: Sessional Lecturer I (SL I): $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term (SL I -LT): $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer II (SL II): $10,121,77; Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term (SL II -LT): $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer III (SL III): $10,362.76; Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term (SL III – LT): $10,570.02.
Please note that 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: 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:
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Preparation of course syllabus and course marking scheme
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Planning and teaching weekly lectures
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Setting and marking assignments/tests/exams and course administration in accordance with University regulations as described in the Faculty of Arts & Science Academic Handbook for Instructors
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Create and maintain Quercus site for the course
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Submission of grades
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Available for office hours for academic counselling of students
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Dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions
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Supervising and training TA
Application 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
Email: ai.asianstudies@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 08/12/2024, 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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