Closes: July 31, 2024
Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.
Course description: An introduction to Lowland Scots language and literature. Students will acquire fundamentals of reading, writing, grammar and spoken Scots. Poetry, songs and folktales introduce students to the language, literature and folklore of the Scots language, from the Renaissance poets through to Burns, MacDiarmid and modern artists. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
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- Start Date
- January 2, 2025
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $9,457.71
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Winter 2025 | CLT244H1S Lowland Scots Language and Literature Posting date: July 10, 2024 Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 31, 2024 Number of positions: 1 Title/position: Course instructor Qualifications: Evidence of established expertise in the field of Lowland Scots Language and Literature is essential. University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Brief description of duties: Teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the program, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies. Course description: An introduction to Lowland Scots language and literature. Students will acquire fundamentals of reading, writing, grammar and spoken Scots. Poetry, songs and folktales introduce students to the language, literature and folklore of the Scots language, from the Renaissance poets through to Burns, MacDiarmid and modern artists. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Salary: $9,457.71 Estimated course enrolment: 30 Estimated TA support: N/A Class schedule: Tuesdays, 6PM – 9PM. Delivery mode: In-person Dates of appointment: January 2, 2025 – May 10, 2025. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating active research expertise in the area covered by 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 candidates if necessary.
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.
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