Sessional Lecturer - BTC2000Y: Effective Management Skills

University of Toronto, Canada

Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Downtown Toronto University of Toronto Harbord, ONTARIO
Deadline: ;

Date Posted: March 19th, 2024

Closing Date: April 5th, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
Req ID: 36586
Faculty/Division:  School of Graduate Studies
Department: Master of Biotechnology Program
Campus: UTM - University of Toronto Mississauga

Course Number and Title: BTC2000Y: Effective Management Skills

Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamental and foundational skills and concepts needed to become effective members of an organization. It focuses on teamwork skills, understanding interpersonal differences and motivation, decision-making and conflict, and written and oral communication. 

It provides the initial opportunity for a team-based problem-solving approach and a realistic preview of the workplace. The course is experiential, and much of the learning occurs through doing in class and out of class. It requires active participation by the students and skilled facilitation by the instructor.

Estimated course enrolment: 55

Estimated TA support: 1hr/student

Class Schedule:  Specific dates to be determined in consultation with the MBiotech Program Office (NOTE: All courses at UofT Mississauga are expected to be delivered in person in Summer 2024)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: May 1st - December 31st, 2024

Salary: $17,267.74 (includes 4% vacation pay)

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate level in a blend of science and business, evidenced by a BSc/MSc or BCOM/MBA educational background. Extensive experience in the facilitation of leadership development in the biotechnology industry. Equal consideration will be extended to candidates holding the exact equivalent of fundamental science and business, augmented with ten years of applied executive management experience in leadership. Experience in teaching related content at Master’s degree level courses required.

Preferred Qualifications:  Same as minimum qualifications.

Description of Duties: All normal duties related to the design, teaching and delivery of a University credit course, including, but not limited to, Meeting with each student team to guide/advise them on their presentations. Holding office hours as required. Marking/evaluating student presentations and written examinations; recording student attendance; recording and submitting grades; and communicating with students on course-related matters for the Summer and Fall terms.

Application Procedure:

  • Download and fill out the General Application Form from the IMI Employment website .
  • Please submit the completed application form and your CV to [email protected], MBiotech, UTM. Include ‘BTC2000Y SL Application’ in the subject line.

    • Closing Date: April 5th, 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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