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: Traces the long history of media in culture and society, including books and other communication technologies. Covers historical developments including orality and writing, printing and the book, image and sound reproduction, wired and wireless communication, electronic and broadcast media, and contemporary digital media. Examples and case studies will be drawn from a variety of different sociocultural contexts, media industries, and creative practices.
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
- May 1, 2024
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $18,915.42
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- Hours
- 36 hours
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: Summer 2024 | BMS200Y1Y Book & Media Histories Posting date: March 1, 2024 Closing date: 11:59 pm on April 2, 2024 Number of positions: 1 Title/position: Course instructor Qualifications: PhD and evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of book and media history 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: Traces the long history of media in culture and society, including books and other communication technologies. Covers historical developments including orality and writing, printing and the book, image and sound reproduction, wired and wireless communication, electronic and broadcast media, and contemporary digital media. Examples and case studies will be drawn from a variety of different sociocultural contexts, media industries, and creative practices.
Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered in person.
Salary: $18,915.42 Estimated course enrolment: 70 Estimated TA support: 36 hours Class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-12. Dates of appointment: May 1, 2024, to September 3, 2024. 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.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca