Sessional Lecture - SOC321H5F: Law & Rights

Course # and title:  SOC321H5F:  Law and Rights

Course description:  This course investigates the promise and limitations of rights as a legal framework to safeguard citizens and residents of Canada and abroad. Topics include the framing and implementation of novel rights claims, the relationship between formal rights and social norms, and the impact of rights frameworks on civic and community ties.

Estimated course enrolment:  60

Estimated TA support:  60 hours (subject to enrolment)

Class schedule (Lectures):  Mondays & Wednesdays  9 - 11am

Sessional dates of appointment:  May 1 - June 30, 2024

Salary:  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/Criminology 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/A

Description 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 [email protected] . Only complete applications received on or by the deadline will be considered.

Posting End Date:  March 5, 2024

Closing Date: March 5, 2024, 11:59PM EDT

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.