Closed for Applications
Advising students, grading assignments, leading a weekly tutorial, and participating in some online discussions and activities.
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
- September 1, 2023
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- Department
- Office of the Principal and Vice-President
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- Compensation
- $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay
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- Hours
- 146 hrs
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- How to Apply
- usmc.principalsoffice@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Headline: 2023-2024 | BMS200Y1Y Book & Media Histories for Book & Media Studies Posting date: June 13, 2022 Closing date: 11:59 pm on July 12, 2023 Number of positions: 4 positions 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 program of study aligns closely with the disciplinary focus and skills developed in this course. Strong writing, research, and oral communication skills are essential. Brief description of duties: Advising students, grading assignments, leading a weekly tutorial, and participating in some online discussions and activities. 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: $46.23 per hour + 4% vacation pay Estimated course enrolment: 198 students Size of appointment: 146 hours per position Class schedule: Lecture: Tuesdays: 9-11. Tutorial: please refer to the UofT timetable for a schedule: https://timetable.iit.artsci.utoronto.ca. Dates of appointment: September 1, 2023 – May 10, 2024. Application process: Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (of 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
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