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Sessional Lecturer -LHA5819H: East Asian Higher Education

  • Full Time, onsite
  • University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
  • Greater St. George Area, United States of America
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Sessional Lecturer -LHA5819H: East Asian Higher Education

Date Posted: 10/24/2024

Req ID: 40369

Faculty/Division: OISE

Department: Dept of Leadership, Higher & Adult Educ.

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

Course number and title: LHA5819H: Special Topics in Higher Education: Master's Level East Asian Higher Education

Course Description

This course examines traditions of scholarship and scholarly institutions in East Asia, relating them to such major religious and philosophical perspectives as Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Shintoism. Modern universities and higher education systems in China and Japan are analysed comparatively, as they drew upon Western models of the university, yet also incorporated aspects of their own traditions. Comparison with the higher education of other East Asian societies will be encouraged. The course will enable students to grasp the main lines of difference between higher education in East Asia and the West, as well as differentiate some of the threads that have contributed to diversity within the region.

Estimated course enrolment: 25 students

Estimated TA support: No

Class schedule (Lectures): Monday 17:00 - 20:00

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Salary

Pay for half course, vacation pay included:

Sessional Lecturer I: $9,182.42

Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $9,641.55

Sessional Lecturer II: $9,826.96

Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $10,025.84

Sessional Lecturer III: $10,060.93

Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $10,262.15

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

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Higher Education or a related field; have a demonstrated record of scholarship in the field of Higher Education and the subject area of the course; have practical experience related to the topic of the course; and have successful graduate teaching experience in the subject area of the course and a successful track record of teaching online, preferably using Canvas/Quercus.

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Description Of Duties

Prepare, organize, and lead this graduate half course; be available to students seeking assistance between classes; and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback.

Application Instructions

Apply online https://hiring.oise.utoronto.ca/sl/sessional_lecturer_jobs.

Include a cover letter indicating your expertise in the subject area as well as an explanation of how you will organize this course, your c.v., evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the names and emails of three referees.

Closing Date: 11/13/2024, 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The 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 Statement

The 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 [email protected].

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