Closes: July 31, 2024
Advising students, grading assignments, leading tutorials, and participating in some online discussions and activities.
Course description for SMC188H1H: This seminar is an interdisciplinary exploration of leading scholarly, intellectual and public questions related to ecology, science, literature, and public life. From a variety of perspectives, the seminar considers how religion, and how different kinds of religious experience, figure in the broader context of human affairs.
Course description for SMC189H1H: This course provides an intensive international learning experience in Rome, Italy. It offers contemporary and historical models of integrating faith with reason, and religious practice with intellectual, creative, and public engagement, specifically the roles that the Catholic Church and Vatican play in Rome, in ecology, science, literature, and public life. This course includes a mandatory travel component to Rome, Italy, which takes place following the Winter term exam period.
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- Start Date
- August 26, 2024
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay
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- Hours
- 75 hours
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: 2024-25 | SMC188H1F The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Ideas and SMC189H1S The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Rome Posting date: July 10, 2024 Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 31, 2024 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 tutorials, and participating in some online discussions and activities. Course description for SMC188H1H: This seminar is an interdisciplinary exploration of leading scholarly, intellectual and public questions related to ecology, science, literature, and public life. From a variety of perspectives, the seminar considers how religion, and how different kinds of religious experience, figure in the broader context of human affairs.
Course description for SMC189H1H: This course provides an intensive international learning experience in Rome, Italy. It offers contemporary and historical models of integrating faith with reason, and religious practice with intellectual, creative, and public engagement, specifically the roles that the Catholic Church and Vatican play in Rome, in ecology, science, literature, and public life. This course includes a mandatory travel component to Rome, Italy, which takes place following the Winter term exam period.
Salary: $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay Estimated course enrolment: 20 students Size of appointment: 75 hours Class schedule: SMC188H1F: Mondays, 10AM – 12PM; consult UofT timetable for full tutorial schedule. SMC189H1S: Mondays, 10AM – 12PM; this half-course also includes travel to Rome in May 2025.
Delivery mode: In-person. Dates of appointment: August 26, 2024, – May 31, 2025. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 3 pages) 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 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.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca