Sessional Lecturer - ANT101H5F - Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology

Course Description:  Anthropology is the global and holistic study of human biology and behaviour, and includes four subfields: biological anthropology, archaeology, sociocultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology. The material covered is directed to answering the question: What makes us human? This course is a survey of biological anthropology and archaeology.

Session: May 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Lecture:Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-11am (Online Synchronous)

Practicals/Tutorials:Thursdays 12-2pm, 2-4pm, and Fridays from 9-11am (Online Synchronous).

Estimated Course Enrolment: 150

Estimated TA support: Up to 890 hours (total number of assigned hours is dependent on course enrolment and course approvals)

Salary:

• $9,457.90 for Sessional Lecturer I
• $9,930.79 for Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term
• $10,121.77 for Sessional Lecturer II
• $10,362.76 for Sessional Lecturer III

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.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a PhD in Anthropology with a focus on biological anthropology, with experience related to hominid evolution, human skeletal biology, archaeology, and other aspects of this course as described.  Experience with management and delivery of courses using University of Toronto or similar online systems (e.g., Quercus, Canvas-based technologies, Zoom, etc.) is preferred.The mode of instruction for this course is expected to be Online Synchronous. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable. 

Duties: Preparation and delivery of course material (online), preparation and delivery of assignments (online), tests and/or exams (online); supervision of teaching assistants (includes providing instruction on how to mark, as well as holding virtual office hours); marking of students’ work (during the term and beyond if an extension of time is granted by the university officials); submission of grades to university officials; and holding regular office hours.

Application instructions:

1. Apply online from the Anthropology website .

2. Email your CV to [email protected]  by March 25, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Both requirements are necessary to be considered. Questions can be directed to Carolyn Loos, Department Manager, at the above email.

Applicants not able to apply online should contact Carolyn Loos (Program Manager) at (905) 828 3741 or by email at: [email protected] .

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

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