Sessional Lecturer I HPS 200H1S

Date Posted: 02/26/2024
Req ID: 36182
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Inst for Hist & Phil of Sci & Tech
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: HPS 200H1S Science and Values

Course description:  An introduction to issues at the interface of science and society. Including the reciprocal influence of science and social norms, the relation of science and religion, dissemination of scientific knowledge, science and policy. Issues may include: Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons; Genetic Engineering; The Human Genome Project; Climate Change.

Estimated course enrolment:  100 students

Estimated TA support:  200 hours, depending on enrolment

Class schedule:  Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Sessional dates of appointment:  July 1 to August 31, 2024

Salary:  Salary:  Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term - $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer II - $10,121.77; Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term - $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer III - $10,362.76; Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term - $10,570.02

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 qualifications:  PhD in the history or philosophy of science and/or technology, experience in teaching or TA-ing undergraduate HPS courses.

Preferred qualifications:

• Expertise in the course subject
• Previous experience in teaching or TA-ing the course will be an asset.

Description of duties:  Preparation and delivery of the course materials; preparation and delivery of course assignments; supervision of teaching assistants; submission of grades to the university officials; reasonable student contact hours.

Application instructions:  
All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form available at https://hrandequity.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2016/04/Employment-CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form-June-2012b.pdf , preferably by email to [email protected]  with the subject line “Application for SL for HPS200H1S Summer 2024”.

 
A valid applicant email address must be included.

Closing Date: 03/18/2024, 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.