Sessional Lecturer-MSC2009H Ethics and Professionalism in BMC

Date Posted: 02/01/2024
Req ID: 35860
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Biology
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

MSC2009H Ethics and Professionalism in BMC

This seminar course (credit/no credit) addresses professional issues such as how to establish a small business, ethics and fair practice, contracts and copyright, pricing, book-keeping, etc. Students produce professional curriculum vitae and learn how to promote their work through the establishment of a small business and during full-time employment. Self-promotion is stressed. The material is presented for information only with the objective of instilling a sense of pride and professionalism regarding the field of Biomedical Communications. Objectives of the course are to: understand the importance of professionalism in the field; be aware of sound business practice; be informed regarding contracts, pricing and copyright; understand basic bookkeeping as it pertains to the profession; be aware of employment strategies and the application process; be informed regarding plagiarism and artists’ rights.

This course includes site visits to select biomedical communication companies in the Greater Toronto Area. The site visits take place outside lecture times.

Estimated course enrolment: 20

Estimated TA support: none

Class schedule: In Person. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET), April 30 to June 25, 2024. Industry site visits to be scheduled.

Sessional dates of appointment: April 30 to June 30, 2024.

Salary In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement): Effective September 1, 2023

• Sessional Lecturer I - $18,915.79 (Y, full course) & $9,457.90 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 4 per cent vacation pay;
• Sessional Lecturer I Long Term - $19,861.58 (Y, full course) & $9930.79 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
• Sessional Lecturer II - $20,243.53 (Y, full course) & $10,121.77 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $20,653.23 (Y, full course) & $10,326.62 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
• Sessional Lecturer III -$20,725.52 (Y, full course) & $10,362.76 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay;
• Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $21,140.03 (Y, full course) & $10,570.02 (H, half Course, 0.5 FCE) includes 6 per cent vacation pay.

Qualifications: A minimum MScBMC (or equivalent), and/or experience working as a professional illustrator (scientific or otherwise), academic qualifications, ability, and suitability for the position. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level would be a plus.

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; the development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and examinations; calculation and submission of grades; arranging and participating in site visits to Biomedical Communications firms; holding a minimum regular office hours of 2 hours per week. (The mode of instruction for this course is in-person. However, if this changes for any reason, you will be provided with as much notice as practicable.)

To apply: Please email your CV and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form with “MSC2009H Sessional Lecturer” in the subject line to [email protected] by February 22, 2024.

Closing Date: 02/22/2024, 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.