Closed for Applications
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: This class offers a deeper examination of the intersections of technology and human thought, perception and culture. The advent of new media technologies, from literacy through to social media, will be examined as revolutions in technology, semantic fields of cultural meaning-making and human action. Students gain a strong focus on technological advancements as insights into cross-cultural change at significant turning points in book and media history.
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
- $8,489.50
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Fall 2023 | BMS314H1F Media Revolutions Posting date: June 13, 2023 Closing date: 11:59 pm on August 21, 2023 Number of positions: 1 Title/position: Course instructor Qualifications: PhD and established research expertise or equivalent professional experience in the field of book history, media history, and/or media and communications is strongly preferred. University-level teaching experience in this field, with evidence of successful teaching, is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. Evidence of active research interests in the field of book history, media history and/or media and communications and of ability to mentor students in research projects is required. 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: This class offers a deeper examination of the intersections of technology and human thought, perception and culture. The advent of new media technologies, from literacy through to social media, will be examined as revolutions in technology, semantic fields of cultural meaning-making and human action. Students gain a strong focus on technological advancements as insights into cross-cultural change at significant turning points in book and media history.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in-person.
Salary: $8,489.50 Estimated course enrolment: 68 Estimated TA support: 36 hours Class schedule: Thursday: 3-5. Dates of appointment: September 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating 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.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca