Teaching Assistant – SMP3421H – Faith Development Across the Life Span

Closed for Applications

This course is an examination of contemporary theories of human growth and development, and the contribution that such theories offer to the understanding of religious development and the praxis of religious education.

  • Start Date
    September 16, 2024
  • Department
    Faculty of Theology
  • Compensation
    $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay
  • How to Apply
    rsm.dean@utoronto.ca
  • Terms
    Job Posting No. (please quote on application): 20249 SMP3421H
    Posting Date: Sept. 9, 2024 Closing Date: Sept. 13, 2024
    Position: Teaching Assistant
    Number of Positions Available One (1)
    Term when the course will be offered: 2024 Fall
    Course Number & Course

    Title:

    SMP3421H-Faith Development Across the Life Span

    (Online)

    Course Description: This course is an examination of contemporary theories of human growth and development, and the contribution that such theories offer to the understanding of religious development and the praxis of religious education.
    Qualifications: Current enrolment in a doctoral program in theological studies (PhD).
    Brief Description of Duties: Examples of Potential Tasks

    o   Marking/grading – assignments, essays mid-term end of term tests, examinations

    o   Holding office hours–meeting with students

    o   On-line or email consultation with students

    o   Conducting tutorials/seminars

    o   Exam/test invigilation

    o   Facilitation of on-line group discussions o Preparation – e.g. of tutorial/lecture notes

    o   Reading course materials

    o   Attending lectures

    o   Clerical – e.g. photocopying materials

    o   Meeting with Supervisor

    Salary: $47.63 per hour + 4% vacation pay
    Estimated Course Enrolment: 25
    Estimated TA Support: N/A
    Class Schedule: Tuesday,
    Dates of the Appointment: Sept. 16, 2024-Dec. 21, 2024
    Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, an updated CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the Dean, RSM Faculty of Theology: rsm.dean@utoronto.ca

     

    This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

    Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments. 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

    If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time or unable to teach the course remotely if that becomes necessary, this offer will be withdrawn.