GGR363H5S: Global Migration and Health (SSc)

Job Tittle:  GGR363H5S: Global Migration and Health (SSc)  

Date Posted: 06/26/2024

Closing Date: 07/18/2024

Req ID: 38372

Job Category: Sessional Instruction

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga 

Department: UTM: Geography

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)  

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Course Number and Title: GGR363H5S: Global Migration and Health (SSc)

Course Description: 

International migration is an important global issue. Hundreds of millions of individuals currently live outside their country of origin. Most migrants leave their country of origin in search of better

economic and social opportunities while others are forced to flee crises including political unrest, violence, and natural disasters. Migration poses numerous challenges for individuals, families, communities and governments including those related to health and access to health care services. This course examines contemporary international migration from a geographic perspective with a specific focus on the complex relationships among global (im)migration, health, and broader social determinants of health. Topics covered may include: migration theories, immigration trends and policies, integration and citizenship, social determinants of health, and health care policy.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 75 students

Estimated TA Support: will be subject to final enrollment figures.

Class Schedule: LEC0101 Tuesday 17:00-19:00.

This course is currently designated to meet in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much advance notice as practicable

Sessional Dates of Appointment:
F courses September 1 – December 31, 2024.
S courses January 1 – April 30, 2025
Y courses September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025

Salary: In accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, rate of pay is $9,457.89 for a Half (F/S) course, $18,915.79 for a full (Y) course. All pay rates are 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."

Note: Sessional positions involve completion of any course grading remaining incomplete at the end of the academic session.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12. Positions are tentative pending final course enrolmentS.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD or PhD candidate in Human Geography or related field with specific expertise in the course subject content. Previous experience teaching a similar course and evidence of teaching excellence in the subjects covered in the course would be an asset.

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: The following Sessional Lecturer positions are available in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga for the Fall / Winter 2024 -2025 Academic Session. This posting is in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and CUPE 3902 (Unit 3). As required by the agreement, this posting is being emailed to all those in the Department’s Applicant Pool, which consists of all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the UTM Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department, and also to those who have submitted an application and CV within the past twenty-four months. Applications from others are also welcome. To be considered for a position applicants must submit the attached CUPE application form as well as their CV of no more than 3 pages together with recent course evaluations by email to the department Chair, Laura Brown, at: [email protected].

Additional information:

Benefits: We offer generous benefits packages to all employees. Additional information is available at: https://people.utoronto.ca/careers/benefits/

How to Apply:

Application Materials Required: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references of which at least two have supervised your work. Please attach a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf) with a file name convention of Surname, FirstName, 38372]

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