Sessional Lecturer – JOUA01H3F Introduction to Journalism and News Literacy I

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Sessional Lecturer – JOUA01H3F Introduction to Journalism and News Literacy I

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Department of Arts, Culture and Media
University of Toronto ScarboroughJOURNALISM
Emergency PostingPOSTING DATE: July 12, 2024CLOSING DATE: July 23, 2024The following Sessional Lecturer position is available in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media for the Fall 2024 academic session. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department’s Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since September 1, 2005, and all persons who have submitted an application within the past twenty-four months. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with 14:12.Application ProcessApplications must be submitted electronically, with a cover letter outlining your qualifications and a current curriculum vitae to Professor Jas Rault, Interim Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found atSalary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the stipend rate for a half course (Y, F or S), inclusive of vacation pay, will be:Sessional Lecturer I: $9,457.90Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term (Six or more years as SL I): $9,930.79Sessional Lecturer II: $10,121.77Sessional Lecturer III: $10,362.76Please 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.Sessional Dates (excluding Exam period): F courses: Sep. 3 – Dec. 3, 2024Note: all positions involve completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2024 for F courses.Course Code & DescriptionSection/TimeDates of AppointmentEstimated EnrolmentEstimatedT.A. HoursDutiesQualificationsJOUA01H3F Introduction to Journalism and News Literacy IAn introduction to the social, historical, philosophical, and practical contexts of journalism. The course will examine the skills required to become news literate. The course will look at various types of media and the role of the journalist. Students will be introduced to specific techniques to distinguish reliable news from so-called fake news. Media coverage and analysis of current issues will be discussed.LEC 01In-personMO 9-11AMSeptember 1 – December 31, 2024200Up to 229All 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 and final portfolios; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.Ph.D. preferred with expertise in the field; Relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level is a priority.Strong academic or research record and/or professional promise.This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.The position(s) posted above is (are) tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

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Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:33:58 GMT

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