Teaching Assistant | Summer 2024 | BMS320H1F Book & Media Cultures Trauma & Media

Closed for Applications

Advising students, grading assignments, and participating in some online discussions and activities.

Course description: An exploration of diverse media narratives including film, books, music and social media to address cultural approaches to trauma theory in contemporary anti-oppressive and decolonizing frameworks.

Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered online asynchronously.

  • Start Date
    May 1, 2024
  • Department
    Office of the Principal and Vice-President
  • Compensation
    $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay
  • Hours
    25 hours
  • How to Apply
    usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
  • Terms
    Headline: Summer 2024 | BMS320H1F Book & Media Cultures Trauma & Media
    Posting date: March 1, 2024
    Closing date: 11:59 pm on April 2, 2024
    Number of positions: 1 position
    Title/position: Teaching Assistant
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    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.
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    Advising students, grading assignments, and participating in some online discussions and activities.

    Course description: An exploration of diverse media narratives including film, books, music and social media to address cultural approaches to trauma theory in contemporary anti-oppressive and decolonizing frameworks.

    Please note as of the posting date for this position, the course is designated to be offered online asynchronously.

    Salary: $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay
    Estimated course enrolment: 50 students
    Size of appointment: 25 hours
    Class schedule: Online Asynchronous
    Dates of appointment: May 1, 2024, to July 5, 2024.
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    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.

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    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