Closed for Applications
Advising students, grading assignments, leading a weekly tutorial, and participating in some online discussions and activities.
Course description: East Asia have been on the cutting edge of many popular media trends in the 21st century, including the rise of media convergence and transmedia storytelling, the K-Pop phenomenon, and innovations in streaming as well as social media. The transnational media flows of East Asian media are also one of the more fascinating examples of hybridity. In this class, we will examine the creation and the flow of popular media across by Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, including, but not limited to films, TV, music, fictions, games, comics and much more.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in-person.
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- Start Date
- September 1, 2023
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay
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- Hours
- 25 hrs
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Fall 2023 | BMS311H1F Open Topics in Book & Media Studies Asian Media Culture Posting date: June 13, 2023 Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 12, 2023 Number of positions: 1 position Title/position: Teaching Assistant Qualifications: MA required. In accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement, Article 15.07, preference in hiring will be given to graduate students whose disciplinary study and research specializations align closely with the focus of this course. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Brief description of duties: Advising students, grading assignments, leading a weekly tutorial, and participating in some online discussions and activities. Course description: East Asia have been on the cutting edge of many popular media trends in the 21st century, including the rise of media convergence and transmedia storytelling, the K-Pop phenomenon, and innovations in streaming as well as social media. The transnational media flows of East Asian media are also one of the more fascinating examples of hybridity. In this class, we will examine the creation and the flow of popular media across by Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, including, but not limited to films, TV, music, fictions, games, comics and much more.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in-person.
Salary: $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay Estimated course enrolment: 50 students Size of appointment: 25 hours Class schedule: Tuesday: 12-2. Dates of appointment: September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (of no more than 3 pages) in an area related to the focus of this course, and the names of two referees to: University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal
email: usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
We reserve the right to interview.
Disclaimer: Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca