(with apologies for cross-posting)
The posting below is for the coordinator of a new type of course at the
University of Toronto Scarborough, sponsored by the Department of
Humanities. Note that the position is a 50% faculty appointment in the
teaching stream. The deadline is May 22.
Margaret Procter
University of Toronto Coordinator, Writing Support
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www.utoronto.ca/writing
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*Writing Specialist for the Humanities, University of Toronto Scarborough*
Applications are invited for a part-time (.5 FTE) teaching-stream
position at the rank of Lecturer in the Department of Humanities,
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), to begin July 1, 2008 or
earlier if possible. The Department is looking for a humanities-based
writing specialist to develop and coordinate HUMA01: Key Questions in
the Humanities.
HUMA01 is a new course that will introduce first-year students to the
approach, content and depth of humanities through the study of text,
image and sound, and at the same time foster their academic
communication skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—through
guided practice. The successful candidate will have experience managing
large courses, using interactive teaching methods, teaching critical
thinking and academic communication (particularly writing), designing
teaching modules and course materials, and training teaching assistants.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant area and must demonstrate
teaching excellence. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Applicants should send a current CV, one writing sample, a teaching
statement and materials to Humanities Search, C/O Professor William R.
Bowen, Chair, Department of Humanities, University of Toronto
Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto ON, M1C 1A4, Canada. Three
letters of reference should sent directly to Professor Bowen.
Applications and reference letters may also be submitted electronically
(preferred) to [log in to unmask] The closing date for
applications is* May 22, 2008*.
UTSC is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary
commitment and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of
languages.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority
group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities,
members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas. The University of Toronto offers the
opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most
diverse cities in the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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