University of Toronto
Job title:
Sessional Lecture – SOC317H5F: Shopping and Society
Company
University of Toronto
Job description
Course # and title: SOC317H5F: Shopping and SocietyCourse description: This course provides an overview of the Sociology of Consumption. The study of consumption provides an entry point for examining the intersection between culture, economics, and the environment. Potential topics include the following: the shopping experience, consumption as status, the environmental impact of consumerism, fashion cycles, and identity construction through consumption.Estimated course enrolment: 150Estimated TA support: 160 hours (subject to enrolment)Class schedule (Lectures): Mondays & Wednesdays 1 – 3pmSessional dates of appointment: May 1 – June 30, 2025Salary: Minimum stipend $9,457.89 for a Half course (inclusive of vacation pay)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 qualification:Candidates must have at least an M.A. or equivalent in Sociology or related discipline. Previous experience teaching a similar course, and evidence of teaching excellence in the subject covered in the course are preferred.Preferred qualification: N/ADescription of duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TA’s assigned to course; order all necessary readings.Application instructions:Application which includes a cover letter, CV and any relevant information must be submitted to the Chair c/o . Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.Posting End Date: February 24, 2025Closing Date: February 24, 2025, 11:59PM EDTThis 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.
Expected salary
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job date
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:11:57 GMT
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