University of Toronto
Job title:
Sessional Instructional Assistant – PHL281H1S Bioethics *EMERGENCY POSTING
Company
University of Toronto
Job description
Date Posted: 12/16/2024
Req ID: 41125
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:Course Number and Title: PHL281H1S BioethicsCourse Description: An introduction to the study of moral and legal problems in medical practice and in biomedical research; the development of health policy. Topics include: concepts of health and disease, patient rights, informed consent, allocation of scarce resources, euthanasia, abortion, genetic and reproductive technologies, human research, and mental health.Number of Positions: 1Estimated Course Enrollment: 75 studentsEstimated Number of Hours: 140 HoursSchedule: Lectures on Thursdays 11:00-13:00; Tutorials on Thursdays 15:00-18:00 (Lectures and Tutorials are to be delivered online-synchronously)Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2025Rate of Pay: $52.26 per hour plus 4% 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.Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate Degree in Philosophy. One year prior experience as a TA, preferably in Philosophy or a related field at U of T. Good prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course.Description of Duties:
- Holding 3 one-hour online synchronous tutorials each week
- Preparation for tutorials and grading
- Grading
- Attending training sessions/meetings with the course instructor
- Organizing and submitting grades
- Holding office hours
- Lecture attendance
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae, and the , to Eric Correia by email at [email protected].Closing Date: 12/19/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**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.
Expected salary
$52.26 per hour
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:06:30 GMT
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